Finding the Third Proportional to 212,810 and 323,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,810 and 323,831 is: 492,770.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,810 : 323,831 = 323,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,810/323,831 = 323,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,810x = 323,831 × 323,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,810x = 104,866,516,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,866,516,561/212,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,770.62
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