Finding the Third Proportional to 213,919 and 328,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,919 and 328,837 is: 505,489.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,919 : 328,837 = 328,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,919/328,837 = 328,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,919x = 328,837 × 328,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,919x = 108,133,772,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,133,772,569/213,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,489.33
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