Finding the Third Proportional to 213,868 and 331,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,868 and 331,116 is: 512,642.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,868 : 331,116 = 331,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,868/331,116 = 331,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,868x = 331,116 × 331,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,868x = 109,637,805,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,637,805,456/213,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,642.40
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