Finding the Third Proportional to 218,211 and 338,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,211 and 338,666 is: 525,613.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,211 : 338,666 = 338,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,211/338,666 = 338,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,211x = 338,666 × 338,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,211x = 114,694,659,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,694,659,556/218,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,613.56
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