Finding the Third Proportional to 211,822 and 296,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,822 and 296,273 is: 414,393.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,822 : 296,273 = 296,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,822/296,273 = 296,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,822x = 296,273 × 296,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,822x = 87,777,690,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,777,690,529/211,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,393.64
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