Finding the Third Proportional to 215,416 and 330,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,416 and 330,648 is: 507,520.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,416 : 330,648 = 330,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,416/330,648 = 330,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,416x = 330,648 × 330,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,416x = 109,328,099,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,328,099,904/215,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,520.80
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