Finding the Third Proportional to 220,416 and 327,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,416 and 327,384 is: 486,263.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,416 : 327,384 = 327,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,416/327,384 = 327,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,416x = 327,384 × 327,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,416x = 107,180,283,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,180,283,456/220,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,263.63
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