Finding the Third Proportional to 213,664 and 309,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,664 and 309,472 is: 448,240.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,664 : 309,472 = 309,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,664/309,472 = 309,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,664x = 309,472 × 309,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,664x = 95,772,918,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,772,918,784/213,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,240.78
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