Finding the Third Proportional to 211,686 and 309,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,686 and 309,429 is: 452,303.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,686 : 309,429 = 309,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,686/309,429 = 309,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,686x = 309,429 × 309,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,686x = 95,746,306,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,746,306,041/211,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,303.44
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