Finding the Third Proportional to 218,069 and 309,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,069 and 309,247 is: 438,547.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,069 : 309,247 = 309,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,069/309,247 = 309,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,069x = 309,247 × 309,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,069x = 95,633,707,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,633,707,009/218,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,547.92
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