Finding the Third Proportional to 218,498 and 295,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,498 and 295,208 is: 398,849.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,498 : 295,208 = 295,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,498/295,208 = 295,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,498x = 295,208 × 295,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,498x = 87,147,763,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,147,763,264/218,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,849.25
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