Finding the Third Proportional to 215,852 and 337,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,852 and 337,904 is: 528,969.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,852 : 337,904 = 337,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,852/337,904 = 337,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,852x = 337,904 × 337,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,852x = 114,179,113,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,179,113,216/215,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,969.45
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