Finding the Third Proportional to 212,966 and 329,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,966 and 329,710 is: 510,450.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,966 : 329,710 = 329,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,966/329,710 = 329,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,966x = 329,710 × 329,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,966x = 108,708,684,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,708,684,100/212,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,450.89
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