Finding the Third Proportional to 218,409 and 329,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,409 and 329,154 is: 496,052.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,409 : 329,154 = 329,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,409/329,154 = 329,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,409x = 329,154 × 329,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,409x = 108,342,355,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,342,355,716/218,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,052.62
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