Finding the Third Proportional to 211,944 and 297,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,944 and 297,060 is: 416,358.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,944 : 297,060 = 297,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,944/297,060 = 297,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,944x = 297,060 × 297,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,944x = 88,244,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,244,643,600/211,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,358.30
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