Finding the Third Proportional to 217,914 and 333,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,914 and 333,207 is: 509,498.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,914 : 333,207 = 333,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,914/333,207 = 333,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,914x = 333,207 × 333,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,914x = 111,026,904,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,026,904,849/217,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,498.72
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