Finding the Third Proportional to 213,050 and 331,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,050 and 331,203 is: 514,881.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,050 : 331,203 = 331,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,050/331,203 = 331,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,050x = 331,203 × 331,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,050x = 109,695,427,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,695,427,209/213,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,881.14
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