Finding the Third Proportional to 219,446 and 327,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,446 and 327,731 is: 489,448.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,446 : 327,731 = 327,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,446/327,731 = 327,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,446x = 327,731 × 327,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,446x = 107,407,608,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,407,608,361/219,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,448.92
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