Finding the Third Proportional to 213,928 and 328,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,928 and 328,852 is: 505,514.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,928 : 328,852 = 328,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,928/328,852 = 328,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,928x = 328,852 × 328,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,928x = 108,143,637,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,143,637,904/213,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,514.18
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