Finding the Third Proportional to 216,032 and 316,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,032 and 316,752 is: 464,430.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,032 : 316,752 = 316,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,032/316,752 = 316,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,032x = 316,752 × 316,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,032x = 100,331,829,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,331,829,504/216,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,430.41
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