Finding the Third Proportional to 211,611 and 310,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,611 and 310,651 is: 456,044.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,611 : 310,651 = 310,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,611/310,651 = 310,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,611x = 310,651 × 310,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,611x = 96,504,043,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,504,043,801/211,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,044.55
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