Finding the Third Proportional to 215,329 and 330,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,329 and 330,527 is: 507,354.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,329 : 330,527 = 330,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,329/330,527 = 330,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,329x = 330,527 × 330,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,329x = 109,248,097,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,248,097,729/215,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,354.32
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