Finding the Third Proportional to 212,776 and 323,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,776 and 323,585 is: 492,100.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,776 : 323,585 = 323,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,776/323,585 = 323,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,776x = 323,585 × 323,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,776x = 104,707,252,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,707,252,225/212,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,100.86
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