Finding the Third Proportional to 219,322 and 455,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,322 and 455,874 is: 947,561.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,322 : 455,874 = 455,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,322/455,874 = 455,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,322x = 455,874 × 455,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,322x = 207,821,103,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,821,103,876/219,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,561.59
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