Finding the Third Proportional to 217,704 and 336,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,704 and 336,264 is: 519,390.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,704 : 336,264 = 336,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,704/336,264 = 336,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,704x = 336,264 × 336,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,704x = 113,073,477,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,073,477,696/217,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,390.91
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