Finding the Third Proportional to 213,456 and 334,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,456 and 334,836 is: 525,237.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,456 : 334,836 = 334,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,456/334,836 = 334,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,456x = 334,836 × 334,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,456x = 112,115,146,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,115,146,896/213,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,237.74
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