Finding the Third Proportional to 205,080 and 321,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,080 and 321,060 is: 502,630.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,080 : 321,060 = 321,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,080/321,060 = 321,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,080x = 321,060 × 321,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,080x = 103,079,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,079,523,600/205,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,630.80
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