Finding the Third Proportional to 104,218 and 219,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,218 and 219,919 is: 464,069.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,218 : 219,919 = 219,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,218/219,919 = 219,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,218x = 219,919 × 219,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,218x = 48,364,366,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,364,366,561/104,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,069.23
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