Finding the Third Proportional to 216,702 and 323,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,702 and 323,190 is: 482,006.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,702 : 323,190 = 323,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,702/323,190 = 323,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,702x = 323,190 × 323,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,702x = 104,451,776,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,451,776,100/216,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,006.52
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