Finding the Third Proportional to 215,734 and 337,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,734 and 337,684 is: 528,569.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,734 : 337,684 = 337,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,734/337,684 = 337,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,734x = 337,684 × 337,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,734x = 114,030,483,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,030,483,856/215,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,569.83
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