Finding the Third Proportional to 218,414 and 339,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,414 and 339,285 is: 527,046.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,414 : 339,285 = 339,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,414/339,285 = 339,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,414x = 339,285 × 339,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,414x = 115,114,311,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,114,311,225/218,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,046.39
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