Finding the Third Proportional to 215,098 and 334,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,098 and 334,152 is: 519,100.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,098 : 334,152 = 334,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,098/334,152 = 334,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,098x = 334,152 × 334,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,098x = 111,657,559,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,657,559,104/215,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,100.87
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