Finding the Third Proportional to 213,982 and 331,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,982 and 331,341 is: 513,065.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,982 : 331,341 = 331,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,982/331,341 = 331,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,982x = 331,341 × 331,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,982x = 109,786,858,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,786,858,281/213,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,065.86
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