Finding the Third Proportional to 211,720 and 329,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,720 and 329,244 is: 512,004.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,720 : 329,244 = 329,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,720/329,244 = 329,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,720x = 329,244 × 329,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,720x = 108,401,611,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,401,611,536/211,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,004.59
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