Finding the Third Proportional to 213,670 and 309,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,670 and 309,481 is: 448,254.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,670 : 309,481 = 309,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,670/309,481 = 309,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,670x = 309,481 × 309,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,670x = 95,778,489,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,778,489,361/213,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,254.27
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