Finding the Third Proportional to 215,082 and 334,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,082 and 334,125 is: 519,055.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,082 : 334,125 = 334,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,082/334,125 = 334,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,082x = 334,125 × 334,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,082x = 111,639,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,639,515,625/215,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,055.60
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