Finding the Third Proportional to 213,342 and 330,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,342 and 330,417 is: 511,738.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,342 : 330,417 = 330,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,342/330,417 = 330,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,342x = 330,417 × 330,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,342x = 109,175,393,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,175,393,889/213,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,738.87
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