Finding the Third Proportional to 212,566 and 325,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,566 and 325,546 is: 498,575.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,566 : 325,546 = 325,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,566/325,546 = 325,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,566x = 325,546 × 325,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,566x = 105,980,198,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,980,198,116/212,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,575.49
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