Finding the Third Proportional to 215,112 and 332,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,112 and 332,910 is: 515,215.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,112 : 332,910 = 332,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,112/332,910 = 332,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,112x = 332,910 × 332,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,112x = 110,829,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,829,068,100/215,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,215.65
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