Finding the Third Proportional to 213,014 and 323,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,014 and 323,409 is: 491,016.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,014 : 323,409 = 323,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,014/323,409 = 323,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,014x = 323,409 × 323,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,014x = 104,593,381,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,593,381,281/213,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,016.47
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