Finding the Third Proportional to 213,672 and 332,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,672 and 332,160 is: 516,353.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,672 : 332,160 = 332,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,672/332,160 = 332,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,672x = 332,160 × 332,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,672x = 110,330,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,330,265,600/213,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,353.41
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