Finding the Third Proportional to 219,524 and 331,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,524 and 331,017 is: 499,135.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,524 : 331,017 = 331,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,524/331,017 = 331,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,524x = 331,017 × 331,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,524x = 109,572,254,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,572,254,289/219,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,135.65
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