Finding the Third Proportional to 219,249 and 327,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,249 and 327,992 is: 490,669.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,249 : 327,992 = 327,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,249/327,992 = 327,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,249x = 327,992 × 327,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,249x = 107,578,752,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,578,752,064/219,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,669.29
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