Finding the Third Proportional to 218,708 and 326,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,708 and 326,916 is: 488,661.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,708 : 326,916 = 326,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,708/326,916 = 326,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,708x = 326,916 × 326,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,708x = 106,874,071,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,874,071,056/218,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,661.00
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