Finding the Third Proportional to 212,960 and 330,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,960 and 330,204 is: 511,996.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,960 : 330,204 = 330,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,960/330,204 = 330,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,960x = 330,204 × 330,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,960x = 109,034,681,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,034,681,616/212,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,996.06
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