Finding the Third Proportional to 210,468 and 320,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,468 and 320,955 is: 489,443.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,468 : 320,955 = 320,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,468/320,955 = 320,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,468x = 320,955 × 320,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,468x = 103,012,112,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,012,112,025/210,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,443.11
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