Finding the Third Proportional to 213,447 and 321,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,447 and 321,570 is: 484,463.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,447 : 321,570 = 321,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,447/321,570 = 321,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,447x = 321,570 × 321,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,447x = 103,407,264,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,407,264,900/213,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,463.43
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