Finding the Third Proportional to 212,850 and 319,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,850 and 319,308 is: 479,011.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,850 : 319,308 = 319,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,850/319,308 = 319,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,850x = 319,308 × 319,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,850x = 101,957,598,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,957,598,864/212,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,011.51
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