Finding the Third Proportional to 217,044 and 325,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,044 and 325,338 is: 487,665.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,044 : 325,338 = 325,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,044/325,338 = 325,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,044x = 325,338 × 325,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,044x = 105,844,814,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,844,814,244/217,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,665.24
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