Finding the Third Proportional to 218,319 and 347,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,319 and 347,160 is: 552,036.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,319 : 347,160 = 347,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,319/347,160 = 347,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,319x = 347,160 × 347,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,319x = 120,520,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,520,065,600/218,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,036.54
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