Finding the Third Proportional to 217,813 and 326,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,813 and 326,706 is: 490,038.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,813 : 326,706 = 326,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,813/326,706 = 326,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,813x = 326,706 × 326,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,813x = 106,736,810,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,736,810,436/217,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,038.75
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