Finding the Third Proportional to 215,754 and 334,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,754 and 334,991 is: 520,124.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,754 : 334,991 = 334,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,754/334,991 = 334,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,754x = 334,991 × 334,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,754x = 112,218,970,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,218,970,081/215,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,124.63
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