Finding the Third Proportional to 211,823 and 296,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,823 and 296,274 is: 414,394.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,823 : 296,274 = 296,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,823/296,274 = 296,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,823x = 296,274 × 296,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,823x = 87,778,283,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,778,283,076/211,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,394.49
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