Finding the Third Proportional to 211,684 and 291,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,684 and 291,606 is: 401,702.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,684 : 291,606 = 291,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,684/291,606 = 291,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,684x = 291,606 × 291,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,684x = 85,034,059,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,034,059,236/211,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,702.82
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