Finding the Third Proportional to 220,406 and 327,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,406 and 327,367 is: 486,235.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,406 : 327,367 = 327,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,406/327,367 = 327,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,406x = 327,367 × 327,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,406x = 107,169,152,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,169,152,689/220,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,235.19
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