Finding the Third Proportional to 211,904 and 330,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,904 and 330,372 is: 515,071.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,904 : 330,372 = 330,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,904/330,372 = 330,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,904x = 330,372 × 330,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,904x = 109,145,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,145,658,384/211,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,071.25
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