Finding the Third Proportional to 212,716 and 329,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,716 and 329,331 is: 509,876.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,716 : 329,331 = 329,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,716/329,331 = 329,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,716x = 329,331 × 329,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,716x = 108,458,907,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,458,907,561/212,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,876.58
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