Finding the Third Proportional to 215,562 and 326,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,562 and 326,325 is: 494,001.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,562 : 326,325 = 326,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,562/326,325 = 326,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,562x = 326,325 × 326,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,562x = 106,488,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,488,005,625/215,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,001.75
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