Finding the Third Proportional to 212,618 and 326,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,618 and 326,244 is: 500,593.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,618 : 326,244 = 326,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,618/326,244 = 326,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,618x = 326,244 × 326,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,618x = 106,435,147,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,435,147,536/212,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,593.31
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