Finding the Third Proportional to 215,290 and 336,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,290 and 336,017 is: 524,443.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,290 : 336,017 = 336,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,290/336,017 = 336,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,290x = 336,017 × 336,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,290x = 112,907,424,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,907,424,289/215,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,443.42
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