Finding the Third Proportional to 219,609 and 321,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,609 and 321,036 is: 469,307.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,609 : 321,036 = 321,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,609/321,036 = 321,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,609x = 321,036 × 321,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,609x = 103,064,113,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,064,113,296/219,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,307.33
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