Finding the Third Proportional to 216,078 and 327,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,078 and 327,098 is: 495,159.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,078 : 327,098 = 327,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,078/327,098 = 327,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,078x = 327,098 × 327,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,078x = 106,993,101,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,993,101,604/216,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,159.63
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