Finding the Third Proportional to 210,482 and 320,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,482 and 320,976 is: 489,474.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,482 : 320,976 = 320,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,482/320,976 = 320,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,482x = 320,976 × 320,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,482x = 103,025,592,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,025,592,576/210,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,474.60
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