Finding the Third Proportional to 218,954 and 329,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,954 and 329,997 is: 497,355.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,954 : 329,997 = 329,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,954/329,997 = 329,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,954x = 329,997 × 329,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,954x = 108,898,020,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,898,020,009/218,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,355.70
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