Finding the Third Proportional to 211,954 and 320,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,954 and 320,091 is: 483,398.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,954 : 320,091 = 320,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,954/320,091 = 320,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,954x = 320,091 × 320,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,954x = 102,458,248,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,458,248,281/211,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,398.51
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