Finding the Third Proportional to 211,709 and 329,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,709 and 329,228 is: 511,981.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,709 : 329,228 = 329,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,709/329,228 = 329,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,709x = 329,228 × 329,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,709x = 108,391,075,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,391,075,984/211,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,981.43
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