Finding the Third Proportional to 212,746 and 315,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,746 and 315,011 is: 466,433.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,746 : 315,011 = 315,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,746/315,011 = 315,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,746x = 315,011 × 315,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,746x = 99,231,930,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,231,930,121/212,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,433.82
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