Finding the Third Proportional to 215,730 and 337,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,730 and 337,680 is: 528,567.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,730 : 337,680 = 337,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,730/337,680 = 337,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,730x = 337,680 × 337,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,730x = 114,027,782,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,027,782,400/215,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,567.11
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