Finding the Third Proportional to 213,425 and 319,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,425 and 319,578 is: 478,529.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,425 : 319,578 = 319,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,425/319,578 = 319,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,425x = 319,578 × 319,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,425x = 102,130,098,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,130,098,084/213,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,529.22
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