Finding the Third Proportional to 213,572 and 325,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,572 and 325,760 is: 496,879.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,572 : 325,760 = 325,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,572/325,760 = 325,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,572x = 325,760 × 325,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,572x = 106,119,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,119,577,600/213,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,879.64
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