Finding the Third Proportional to 209,641 and 322,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,641 and 322,619 is: 496,482.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,641 : 322,619 = 322,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,641/322,619 = 322,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,641x = 322,619 × 322,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,641x = 104,083,019,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,083,019,161/209,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,482.17
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