Finding the Third Proportional to 216,696 and 325,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,696 and 325,052 is: 487,590.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,696 : 325,052 = 325,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,696/325,052 = 325,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,696x = 325,052 × 325,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,696x = 105,658,802,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,658,802,704/216,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,590.00
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