Finding the Third Proportional to 212,938 and 354,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,938 and 354,895 is: 591,488.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,938 : 354,895 = 354,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,938/354,895 = 354,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,938x = 354,895 × 354,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,938x = 125,950,461,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,950,461,025/212,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,488.89
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