Finding the Third Proportional to 219,135 and 328,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,135 and 328,702 is: 493,052.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,135 : 328,702 = 328,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,135/328,702 = 328,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,135x = 328,702 × 328,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,135x = 108,045,004,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,045,004,804/219,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,052.25
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