Finding the Third Proportional to 213,121 and 318,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,121 and 318,222 is: 475,153.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,121 : 318,222 = 318,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,121/318,222 = 318,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,121x = 318,222 × 318,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,121x = 101,265,241,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,265,241,284/213,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,153.74
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