Finding the Third Proportional to 211,836 and 306,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,836 and 306,054 is: 442,177.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,836 : 306,054 = 306,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,836/306,054 = 306,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,836x = 306,054 × 306,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,836x = 93,669,050,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,669,050,916/211,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,177.21
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