Finding the Third Proportional to 218,430 and 329,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,430 and 329,652 is: 497,506.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,430 : 329,652 = 329,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,430/329,652 = 329,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,430x = 329,652 × 329,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,430x = 108,670,441,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,670,441,104/218,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,506.94
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