Finding the Third Proportional to 212,238 and 301,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,238 and 301,752 is: 429,019.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,238 : 301,752 = 301,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,238/301,752 = 301,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,238x = 301,752 × 301,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,238x = 91,054,269,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,054,269,504/212,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,019.64
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