Finding the Third Proportional to 215,418 and 330,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,418 and 330,651 is: 507,525.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,418 : 330,651 = 330,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,418/330,651 = 330,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,418x = 330,651 × 330,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,418x = 109,330,083,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,330,083,801/215,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,525.29
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