Finding the Third Proportional to 211,716 and 329,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,716 and 329,238 is: 511,995.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,716 : 329,238 = 329,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,716/329,238 = 329,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,716x = 329,238 × 329,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,716x = 108,397,660,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,397,660,644/211,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,995.60
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