Finding the Third Proportional to 211,577 and 309,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,577 and 309,260 is: 452,042.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,577 : 309,260 = 309,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,577/309,260 = 309,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,577x = 309,260 × 309,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,577x = 95,641,747,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,641,747,600/211,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,042.27
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