Finding the Third Proportional to 219,480 and 332,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,480 and 332,280 is: 503,052.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,480 : 332,280 = 332,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,480/332,280 = 332,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,480x = 332,280 × 332,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,480x = 110,409,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,409,998,400/219,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,052.66
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