Finding the Third Proportional to 213,474 and 334,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,474 and 334,860 is: 525,268.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,474 : 334,860 = 334,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,474/334,860 = 334,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,474x = 334,860 × 334,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,474x = 112,131,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,131,219,600/213,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,268.74
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