Finding the Third Proportional to 219,162 and 296,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,162 and 296,991 is: 402,458.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,162 : 296,991 = 296,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,162/296,991 = 296,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,162x = 296,991 × 296,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,162x = 88,203,654,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,203,654,081/219,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,458.70
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