Finding the Third Proportional to 219,546 and 338,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,546 and 338,931 is: 523,235.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,546 : 338,931 = 338,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,546/338,931 = 338,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,546x = 338,931 × 338,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,546x = 114,874,222,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,874,222,761/219,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,235.33
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