Finding the Third Proportional to 219,522 and 331,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,522 and 331,014 is: 499,131.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,522 : 331,014 = 331,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,522/331,014 = 331,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,522x = 331,014 × 331,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,522x = 109,570,268,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,570,268,196/219,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,131.15
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