Finding the Third Proportional to 212,940 and 319,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,940 and 319,416 is: 479,133.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,940 : 319,416 = 319,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,940/319,416 = 319,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,940x = 319,416 × 319,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,940x = 102,026,581,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,026,581,056/212,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,133.00
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