Finding the Third Proportional to 213,134 and 318,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,134 and 318,236 is: 475,166.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,134 : 318,236 = 318,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,134/318,236 = 318,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,134x = 318,236 × 318,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,134x = 101,274,151,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,274,151,696/213,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,166.57
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