Finding the Third Proportional to 215,322 and 330,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,322 and 330,516 is: 507,337.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,322 : 330,516 = 330,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,322/330,516 = 330,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,322x = 330,516 × 330,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,322x = 109,240,826,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,240,826,256/215,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,337.04
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