Finding the Third Proportional to 217,514 and 306,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,514 and 306,312 is: 431,360.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,514 : 306,312 = 306,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,514/306,312 = 306,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,514x = 306,312 × 306,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,514x = 93,827,041,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,827,041,344/217,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,360.93
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