Finding the Third Proportional to 213,686 and 332,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,686 and 332,194 is: 516,425.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,686 : 332,194 = 332,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,686/332,194 = 332,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,686x = 332,194 × 332,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,686x = 110,352,853,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,352,853,636/213,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,425.29
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