Finding the Third Proportional to 219,532 and 331,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,532 and 331,028 is: 499,150.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,532 : 331,028 = 331,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,532/331,028 = 331,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,532x = 331,028 × 331,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,532x = 109,579,536,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,579,536,784/219,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,150.63
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