Finding the Third Proportional to 216,592 and 333,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,592 and 333,344 is: 513,030.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,592 : 333,344 = 333,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,592/333,344 = 333,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,592x = 333,344 × 333,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,592x = 111,118,222,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,118,222,336/216,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,030.13
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