Finding the Third Proportional to 218,265 and 336,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,265 and 336,408 is: 518,499.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,265 : 336,408 = 336,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,265/336,408 = 336,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,265x = 336,408 × 336,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,265x = 113,170,342,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,170,342,464/218,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,499.72
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