Finding the Third Proportional to 212,896 and 354,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,896 and 354,810 is: 591,322.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,896 : 354,810 = 354,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,896/354,810 = 354,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,896x = 354,810 × 354,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,896x = 125,890,136,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,890,136,100/212,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,322.22
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