Finding the Third Proportional to 213,006 and 320,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,006 and 320,055 is: 480,902.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,006 : 320,055 = 320,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,006/320,055 = 320,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,006x = 320,055 × 320,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,006x = 102,435,203,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,435,203,025/213,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,902.90
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