Finding the Third Proportional to 216,760 and 287,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,760 and 287,691 is: 381,832.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,760 : 287,691 = 287,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,760/287,691 = 287,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,760x = 287,691 × 287,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,760x = 82,766,111,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,766,111,481/216,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,832.96
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