Finding the Third Proportional to 213,636 and 335,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,636 and 335,118 is: 525,679.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,636 : 335,118 = 335,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,636/335,118 = 335,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,636x = 335,118 × 335,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,636x = 112,304,073,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,304,073,924/213,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,679.54
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