Finding the Third Proportional to 213,466 and 334,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,466 and 334,849 is: 525,253.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,466 : 334,849 = 334,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,466/334,849 = 334,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,466x = 334,849 × 334,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,466x = 112,123,852,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,123,852,801/213,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,253.92
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