Finding the Third Proportional to 219,380 and 331,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,380 and 331,770 is: 501,738.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,380 : 331,770 = 331,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,380/331,770 = 331,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,380x = 331,770 × 331,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,380x = 110,071,332,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,071,332,900/219,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,738.23
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