Finding the Third Proportional to 213,924 and 332,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,924 and 332,586 is: 517,068.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,924 : 332,586 = 332,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,924/332,586 = 332,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,924x = 332,586 × 332,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,924x = 110,613,447,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,613,447,396/213,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,068.90
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