Finding the Third Proportional to 213,642 and 332,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,642 and 332,118 is: 516,295.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,642 : 332,118 = 332,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,642/332,118 = 332,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,642x = 332,118 × 332,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,642x = 110,302,365,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,302,365,924/213,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,295.33
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