Finding the Third Proportional to 217,070 and 336,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,070 and 336,063 is: 520,285.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,070 : 336,063 = 336,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,070/336,063 = 336,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,070x = 336,063 × 336,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,070x = 112,938,339,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,938,339,969/217,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,285.35
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