Finding the Third Proportional to 212,922 and 334,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,922 and 334,011 is: 523,963.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,922 : 334,011 = 334,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,922/334,011 = 334,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,922x = 334,011 × 334,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,922x = 111,563,348,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,563,348,121/212,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,963.46
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