Finding the Third Proportional to 219,534 and 331,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,534 and 331,031 is: 499,155.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,534 : 331,031 = 331,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,534/331,031 = 331,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,534x = 331,031 × 331,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,534x = 109,581,522,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,581,522,961/219,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,155.13
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