Finding the Third Proportional to 218,767 and 328,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,767 and 328,154 is: 492,236.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,767 : 328,154 = 328,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,767/328,154 = 328,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,767x = 328,154 × 328,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,767x = 107,685,047,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,685,047,716/218,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,236.25
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