Finding the Third Proportional to 213,660 and 332,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,660 and 332,145 is: 516,335.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,660 : 332,145 = 332,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,660/332,145 = 332,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,660x = 332,145 × 332,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,660x = 110,320,301,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,320,301,025/213,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,335.77
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