Finding the Third Proportional to 216,598 and 323,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,598 and 323,101 is: 481,972.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,598 : 323,101 = 323,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,598/323,101 = 323,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,598x = 323,101 × 323,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,598x = 104,394,256,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,394,256,201/216,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,972.39
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