Finding the Third Proportional to 215,356 and 320,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,356 and 320,930 is: 478,259.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,356 : 320,930 = 320,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,356/320,930 = 320,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,356x = 320,930 × 320,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,356x = 102,996,064,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,996,064,900/215,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,259.56
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