Finding the Third Proportional to 217,546 and 336,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,546 and 336,186 is: 519,527.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,546 : 336,186 = 336,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,546/336,186 = 336,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,546x = 336,186 × 336,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,546x = 113,021,026,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,021,026,596/217,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,527.03
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