Finding the Third Proportional to 215,254 and 335,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,254 and 335,963 is: 524,362.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,254 : 335,963 = 335,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,254/335,963 = 335,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,254x = 335,963 × 335,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,254x = 112,871,137,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,871,137,369/215,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,362.55
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