Finding the Third Proportional to 211,626 and 309,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,626 and 309,474 is: 452,563.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,626 : 309,474 = 309,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,626/309,474 = 309,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,626x = 309,474 × 309,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,626x = 95,774,156,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,774,156,676/211,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,563.28
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