Finding the Third Proportional to 220,458 and 329,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,458 and 329,829 is: 493,459.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,458 : 329,829 = 329,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,458/329,829 = 329,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,458x = 329,829 × 329,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,458x = 108,787,169,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,787,169,241/220,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,459.84
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