Finding the Third Proportional to 216,600 and 316,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,600 and 316,452 is: 462,335.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,600 : 316,452 = 316,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,600/316,452 = 316,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,600x = 316,452 × 316,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,600x = 100,141,868,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,141,868,304/216,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,335.50
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