Finding the Third Proportional to 216,156 and 327,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,156 and 327,210 is: 495,319.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,156 : 327,210 = 327,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,156/327,210 = 327,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,156x = 327,210 × 327,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,156x = 107,066,384,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,066,384,100/216,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,319.97
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