Finding the Third Proportional to 217,676 and 336,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,676 and 336,364 is: 519,766.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,676 : 336,364 = 336,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,676/336,364 = 336,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,676x = 336,364 × 336,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,676x = 113,140,740,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,140,740,496/217,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,766.72
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