Finding the Third Proportional to 211,927 and 320,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,927 and 320,051 is: 483,339.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,927 : 320,051 = 320,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,927/320,051 = 320,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,927x = 320,051 × 320,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,927x = 102,432,642,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,432,642,601/211,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,339.28
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