Finding the Third Proportional to 213,012 and 323,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,012 and 323,406 is: 491,011.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,012 : 323,406 = 323,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,012/323,406 = 323,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,012x = 323,406 × 323,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,012x = 104,591,440,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,591,440,836/213,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,011.97
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