Finding the Third Proportional to 213,480 and 309,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,480 and 309,204 is: 447,850.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,480 : 309,204 = 309,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,480/309,204 = 309,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,480x = 309,204 × 309,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,480x = 95,607,113,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,607,113,616/213,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,850.45
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