Finding the Third Proportional to 209,712 and 333,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,712 and 333,570 is: 530,579.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,712 : 333,570 = 333,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,712/333,570 = 333,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,712x = 333,570 × 333,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,712x = 111,268,944,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,268,944,900/209,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,579.77
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