Finding the Third Proportional to 213,048 and 323,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,048 and 323,460 is: 491,092.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,048 : 323,460 = 323,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,048/323,460 = 323,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,048x = 323,460 × 323,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,048x = 104,626,371,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,626,371,600/213,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,092.95
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