Finding the Third Proportional to 202,484 and 320,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,484 and 320,219 is: 506,411.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,484 : 320,219 = 320,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,484/320,219 = 320,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,484x = 320,219 × 320,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,484x = 102,540,207,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,540,207,961/202,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,411.41
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