Finding the Third Proportional to 219,429 and 529,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,429 and 529,618.50 is: 1,278,298.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,429 : 529,618.50 = 529,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,429/529,618.50 = 529,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,429x = 529,618.50 × 529,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,429x = 280,495,755,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,495,755,542.25/219,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,298.47
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