Finding the Third Proportional to 219,068 and 242,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,068 and 242,108 is: 267,571.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,068 : 242,108 = 242,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,068/242,108 = 242,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,068x = 242,108 × 242,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,068x = 58,616,283,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,616,283,664/219,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,571.18
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