Finding the Third Proportional to 219,381 and 331,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,381 and 331,772 is: 501,741.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,381 : 331,772 = 331,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,381/331,772 = 331,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,381x = 331,772 × 331,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,381x = 110,072,659,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,072,659,984/219,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,741.99
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