Finding the Third Proportional to 215,040 and 334,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,040 and 334,336 is: 519,812.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,040 : 334,336 = 334,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,040/334,336 = 334,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,040x = 334,336 × 334,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,040x = 111,780,560,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,780,560,896/215,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,812.88
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