Finding the Third Proportional to 213,536 and 494,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,536 and 494,280 is: 1,144,128.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,536 : 494,280 = 494,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,536/494,280 = 494,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,536x = 494,280 × 494,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,536x = 244,312,718,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,312,718,400/213,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,128.95
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