Finding the Third Proportional to 215,317 and 308,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,317 and 308,213 is: 441,187.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,317 : 308,213 = 308,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,317/308,213 = 308,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,317x = 308,213 × 308,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,317x = 94,995,253,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,995,253,369/215,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,187.89
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