Finding the Third Proportional to 219,382 and 331,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,382 and 331,773 is: 501,742.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,382 : 331,773 = 331,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,382/331,773 = 331,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,382x = 331,773 × 331,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,382x = 110,073,323,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,073,323,529/219,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,742.73
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