Finding the Third Proportional to 215,825 and 337,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,825 and 337,827 is: 528,794.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,825 : 337,827 = 337,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,825/337,827 = 337,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,825x = 337,827 × 337,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,825x = 114,127,081,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,127,081,929/215,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,794.54
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