Finding the Third Proportional to 211,576 and 290,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,576 and 290,120 is: 397,822.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,576 : 290,120 = 290,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,576/290,120 = 290,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,576x = 290,120 × 290,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,576x = 84,169,614,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,169,614,400/211,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,822.13
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