Finding the Third Proportional to 215,044 and 334,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,044 and 334,342 is: 519,821.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,044 : 334,342 = 334,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,044/334,342 = 334,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,044x = 334,342 × 334,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,044x = 111,784,572,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,784,572,964/215,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,821.86
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