Finding the Third Proportional to 212,322 and 325,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,322 and 325,854 is: 500,093.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,322 : 325,854 = 325,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,322/325,854 = 325,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,322x = 325,854 × 325,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,322x = 106,180,829,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,180,829,316/212,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,093.39
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