Finding the Third Proportional to 215,826 and 326,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,826 and 326,749 is: 494,680.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,826 : 326,749 = 326,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,826/326,749 = 326,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,826x = 326,749 × 326,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,826x = 106,764,909,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,764,909,001/215,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,680.48
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