Finding the Third Proportional to 213,842 and 332,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,842 and 332,670 is: 517,528.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,842 : 332,670 = 332,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,842/332,670 = 332,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,842x = 332,670 × 332,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,842x = 110,669,328,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,669,328,900/213,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,528.50
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