Finding the Third Proportional to 216,573 and 333,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,573 and 333,312 is: 512,976.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,573 : 333,312 = 333,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,573/333,312 = 333,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,573x = 333,312 × 333,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,573x = 111,096,889,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,096,889,344/216,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,976.64
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