Finding the Third Proportional to 213,014 and 334,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,014 and 334,149 is: 524,170.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,014 : 334,149 = 334,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,014/334,149 = 334,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,014x = 334,149 × 334,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,014x = 111,655,554,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,655,554,201/213,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,170.03
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