Finding the Third Proportional to 211,932 and 320,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,932 and 320,058 is: 483,349.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,932 : 320,058 = 320,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,932/320,058 = 320,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,932x = 320,058 × 320,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,932x = 102,437,123,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,437,123,364/211,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,349.01
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