Finding the Third Proportional to 213,953.91 and 331,114.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,953.91 and 331,114.08 is: 512,430.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,953.91 : 331,114.08 = 331,114.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,953.91/331,114.08 = 331,114.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,953.91x = 331,114.08 × 331,114.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,953.91x = 109,636,532,732.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,636,532,732.57/213,953.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,430.62
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