Finding the Third Proportional to 212,956 and 329,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,956 and 329,694 is: 510,425.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,956 : 329,694 = 329,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,956/329,694 = 329,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,956x = 329,694 × 329,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,956x = 108,698,133,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,698,133,636/212,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,425.32
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