Finding the Third Proportional to 213,364 and 321,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,364 and 321,706 is: 485,061.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,364 : 321,706 = 321,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,364/321,706 = 321,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,364x = 321,706 × 321,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,364x = 103,494,750,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,494,750,436/213,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,061.92
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