Finding the Third Proportional to 211,726 and 300,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,726 and 300,954 is: 427,785.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,726 : 300,954 = 300,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,726/300,954 = 300,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,726x = 300,954 × 300,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,726x = 90,573,310,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,573,310,116/211,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,785.49
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