Finding the Third Proportional to 212,864 and 329,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,864 and 329,622 is: 510,422.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,864 : 329,622 = 329,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,864/329,622 = 329,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,864x = 329,622 × 329,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,864x = 108,650,662,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,650,662,884/212,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,422.91
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