Finding the Third Proportional to 162,008 and 218,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,008 and 218,093 is: 293,593.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,008 : 218,093 = 218,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,008/218,093 = 218,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,008x = 218,093 × 218,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,008x = 47,564,556,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,564,556,649/162,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,593.88
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