Finding the Third Proportional to 217,518 and 336,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,518 and 336,195 is: 519,621.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,518 : 336,195 = 336,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,518/336,195 = 336,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,518x = 336,195 × 336,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,518x = 113,027,078,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,027,078,025/217,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,621.72
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