Finding the Third Proportional to 211,702 and 300,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,702 and 300,921 is: 427,740.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,702 : 300,921 = 300,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,702/300,921 = 300,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,702x = 300,921 × 300,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,702x = 90,553,448,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,553,448,241/211,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,740.16
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