Finding the Third Proportional to 213,750 and 333,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,750 and 333,565 is: 520,540.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,750 : 333,565 = 333,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,750/333,565 = 333,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,750x = 333,565 × 333,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,750x = 111,265,609,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,265,609,225/213,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,540.86
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