Finding the Third Proportional to 217,325 and 332,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,325 and 332,445 is: 508,545.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,325 : 332,445 = 332,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,325/332,445 = 332,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,325x = 332,445 × 332,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,325x = 110,519,678,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,519,678,025/217,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,545.63
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