Finding the Third Proportional to 211,850 and 296,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,850 and 296,907 is: 416,114.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,850 : 296,907 = 296,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,850/296,907 = 296,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,850x = 296,907 × 296,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,850x = 88,153,766,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,153,766,649/211,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,114.07
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