Finding the Third Proportional to 218,510 and 329,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,510 and 329,763 is: 497,659.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,510 : 329,763 = 329,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,510/329,763 = 329,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,510x = 329,763 × 329,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,510x = 108,743,636,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,743,636,169/218,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,659.77
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