Finding the Third Proportional to 212,314 and 331,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,314 and 331,389 is: 517,246.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,314 : 331,389 = 331,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,314/331,389 = 331,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,314x = 331,389 × 331,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,314x = 109,818,669,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,818,669,321/212,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,246.48
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