Finding the Third Proportional to 213,888 and 299,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,888 and 299,019 is: 418,033.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,888 : 299,019 = 299,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,888/299,019 = 299,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,888x = 299,019 × 299,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,888x = 89,412,362,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,412,362,361/213,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,033.56
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