Finding the Third Proportional to 218,405 and 329,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,405 and 329,147 is: 496,040.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,405 : 329,147 = 329,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,405/329,147 = 329,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,405x = 329,147 × 329,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,405x = 108,337,747,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,337,747,609/218,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,040.60
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