Finding the Third Proportional to 211,814 and 311,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,814 and 311,235 is: 457,322.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,814 : 311,235 = 311,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,814/311,235 = 311,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,814x = 311,235 × 311,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,814x = 96,867,225,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,867,225,225/211,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,322.11
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