Finding the Third Proportional to 217,039 and 322,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,039 and 322,410 is: 478,937.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,039 : 322,410 = 322,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,039/322,410 = 322,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,039x = 322,410 × 322,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,039x = 103,948,208,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,948,208,100/217,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,937.92
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