Finding the Third Proportional to 213,989 and 331,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,989 and 331,176 is: 512,538.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,989 : 331,176 = 331,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,989/331,176 = 331,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,989x = 331,176 × 331,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,989x = 109,677,542,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,677,542,976/213,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,538.23
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