Finding the Third Proportional to 218,793 and 327,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,793 and 327,825 is: 491,191.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,793 : 327,825 = 327,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,793/327,825 = 327,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,793x = 327,825 × 327,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,793x = 107,469,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,469,230,625/218,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,191.36
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