Finding the Third Proportional to 213,546 and 327,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,546 and 327,558 is: 502,440.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,546 : 327,558 = 327,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,546/327,558 = 327,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,546x = 327,558 × 327,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,546x = 107,294,243,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,294,243,364/213,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,440.90
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