Finding the Third Proportional to 211,710 and 329,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,710 and 329,229 is: 511,982.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,710 : 329,229 = 329,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,710/329,229 = 329,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,710x = 329,229 × 329,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,710x = 108,391,734,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,391,734,441/211,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,982.12
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