Finding the Third Proportional to 213,165 and 307,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,165 and 307,962 is: 444,916.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,165 : 307,962 = 307,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,165/307,962 = 307,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,165x = 307,962 × 307,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,165x = 94,840,593,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,840,593,444/213,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,916.35
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