Finding the Third Proportional to 213,464 and 334,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,464 and 334,846 is: 525,249.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,464 : 334,846 = 334,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,464/334,846 = 334,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,464x = 334,846 × 334,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,464x = 112,121,843,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,121,843,716/213,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,249.43
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