Finding the Third Proportional to 213,762 and 338,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,762 and 338,469 is: 535,929.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,762 : 338,469 = 338,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,762/338,469 = 338,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,762x = 338,469 × 338,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,762x = 114,561,263,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,561,263,961/213,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,929.04
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