Finding the Third Proportional to 212,768 and 317,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,768 and 317,646 is: 474,220.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,768 : 317,646 = 317,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,768/317,646 = 317,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,768x = 317,646 × 317,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,768x = 100,898,981,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,898,981,316/212,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,220.66
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