Finding the Third Proportional to 213,170 and 328,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,170 and 328,043 is: 504,818.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,170 : 328,043 = 328,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,170/328,043 = 328,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,170x = 328,043 × 328,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,170x = 107,612,209,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,612,209,849/213,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,818.74
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