Finding the Third Proportional to 211,940 and 297,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,940 and 297,077 is: 416,413.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,940 : 297,077 = 297,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,940/297,077 = 297,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,940x = 297,077 × 297,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,940x = 88,254,743,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,254,743,929/211,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,413.81
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