Finding the Third Proportional to 218,090 and 328,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,090 and 328,227 is: 493,983.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,090 : 328,227 = 328,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,090/328,227 = 328,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,090x = 328,227 × 328,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,090x = 107,732,963,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,732,963,529/218,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,983.97
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