Finding the Third Proportional to 216,587 and 334,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,587 and 334,718 is: 517,280.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,587 : 334,718 = 334,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,587/334,718 = 334,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,587x = 334,718 × 334,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,587x = 112,036,139,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,036,139,524/216,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,280.07
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