Finding the Third Proportional to 213,727 and 333,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,727 and 333,531 is: 520,490.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,727 : 333,531 = 333,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,727/333,531 = 333,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,727x = 333,531 × 333,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,727x = 111,242,927,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,242,927,961/213,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,490.76
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