Finding the Third Proportional to 211,680 and 300,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,680 and 300,888 is: 427,690.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,680 : 300,888 = 300,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,680/300,888 = 300,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,680x = 300,888 × 300,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,680x = 90,533,588,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,533,588,544/211,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,690.80
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