Finding the Third Proportional to 218,306 and 326,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,306 and 326,110 is: 487,149.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,306 : 326,110 = 326,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,306/326,110 = 326,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,306x = 326,110 × 326,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,306x = 106,347,732,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,347,732,100/218,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,149.84
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