Finding the Third Proportional to 218,532 and 329,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,532 and 329,806 is: 497,739.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,532 : 329,806 = 329,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,532/329,806 = 329,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,532x = 329,806 × 329,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,532x = 108,771,997,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,771,997,636/218,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,739.45
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