Finding the Third Proportional to 212,054 and 324,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,054 and 324,874 is: 497,718.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,054 : 324,874 = 324,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,054/324,874 = 324,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,054x = 324,874 × 324,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,054x = 105,543,115,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,543,115,876/212,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,718.11
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