Finding the Third Proportional to 211,598 and 324,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,598 and 324,105 is: 496,432.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,598 : 324,105 = 324,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,598/324,105 = 324,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,598x = 324,105 × 324,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,598x = 105,044,051,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,044,051,025/211,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,432.15
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