Finding the Third Proportional to 211,866 and 330,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,866 and 330,300 is: 514,939.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,866 : 330,300 = 330,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,866/330,300 = 330,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,866x = 330,300 × 330,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,866x = 109,098,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,098,090,000/211,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,939.11
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