Finding the Third Proportional to 216,339 and 322,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,339 and 322,708 is: 481,376.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,339 : 322,708 = 322,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,339/322,708 = 322,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,339x = 322,708 × 322,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,339x = 104,140,453,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,140,453,264/216,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,376.23
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