Finding the Third Proportional to 199,630 and 219,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,630 and 219,313 is: 240,936.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,630 : 219,313 = 219,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,630/219,313 = 219,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,630x = 219,313 × 219,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,630x = 48,098,191,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,098,191,969/199,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,936.69
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