Finding the Third Proportional to 212,778 and 323,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,778 and 323,588 is: 492,105.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,778 : 323,588 = 323,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,778/323,588 = 323,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,778x = 323,588 × 323,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,778x = 104,709,193,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,709,193,744/212,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,105.36
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