Finding the Third Proportional to 218,340 and 347,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,340 and 347,193 is: 552,088.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,340 : 347,193 = 347,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,340/347,193 = 347,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,340x = 347,193 × 347,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,340x = 120,542,979,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,542,979,249/218,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,088.39
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