Finding the Third Proportional to 211,896 and 320,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,896 and 320,004 is: 483,268.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,896 : 320,004 = 320,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,896/320,004 = 320,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,896x = 320,004 × 320,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,896x = 102,402,560,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,402,560,016/211,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,268.02
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