Finding the Third Proportional to 213,138 and 312,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,138 and 312,794 is: 459,045.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,138 : 312,794 = 312,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,138/312,794 = 312,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,138x = 312,794 × 312,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,138x = 97,840,086,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,840,086,436/213,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,045.72
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