Finding the Third Proportional to 216,162 and 323,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,162 and 323,379 is: 483,775.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,162 : 323,379 = 323,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,162/323,379 = 323,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,162x = 323,379 × 323,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,162x = 104,573,977,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,573,977,641/216,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,775.95
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