Finding the Third Proportional to 217,322 and 332,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,322 and 332,441 is: 508,540.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,322 : 332,441 = 332,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,322/332,441 = 332,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,322x = 332,441 × 332,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,322x = 110,517,018,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,517,018,481/217,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,540.41
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