Finding the Third Proportional to 213,746 and 333,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,746 and 333,559 is: 520,531.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,746 : 333,559 = 333,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,746/333,559 = 333,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,746x = 333,559 × 333,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,746x = 111,261,606,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,261,606,481/213,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,531.88
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