Finding the Third Proportional to 212,241 and 321,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,241 and 321,094 is: 485,774.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,241 : 321,094 = 321,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,241/321,094 = 321,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,241x = 321,094 × 321,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,241x = 103,101,356,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,101,356,836/212,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,774.93
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