Finding the Third Proportional to 211,980 and 297,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,980 and 297,108 is: 416,422.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,980 : 297,108 = 297,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,980/297,108 = 297,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,980x = 297,108 × 297,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,980x = 88,273,163,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,273,163,664/211,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,422.13
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