Finding the Third Proportional to 219,591 and 479,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,591 and 479,340 is: 1,046,339.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,591 : 479,340 = 479,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,591/479,340 = 479,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,591x = 479,340 × 479,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,591x = 229,766,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,766,835,600/219,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,046,339.95
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