Finding the Third Proportional to 215,010 and 333,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,010 and 333,603 is: 517,608.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,010 : 333,603 = 333,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,010/333,603 = 333,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,010x = 333,603 × 333,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,010x = 111,290,961,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,290,961,609/215,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,608.30
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