Finding the Third Proportional to 218,056 and 328,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,056 and 328,164 is: 493,871.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,056 : 328,164 = 328,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,056/328,164 = 328,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,056x = 328,164 × 328,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,056x = 107,691,610,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,691,610,896/218,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,871.35
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