Finding the Third Proportional to 209,188 and 332,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,188 and 332,432 is: 528,285.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,188 : 332,432 = 332,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,188/332,432 = 332,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,188x = 332,432 × 332,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,188x = 110,511,034,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,511,034,624/209,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,285.73
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