Finding the Third Proportional to 219,454 and 293,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,454 and 293,640 is: 392,904.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,454 : 293,640 = 293,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,454/293,640 = 293,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,454x = 293,640 × 293,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,454x = 86,224,449,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,224,449,600/219,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,904.43
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