Finding the Third Proportional to 219,640 and 328,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,640 and 328,476 is: 491,242.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,640 : 328,476 = 328,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,640/328,476 = 328,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,640x = 328,476 × 328,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,640x = 107,896,482,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,896,482,576/219,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,242.41
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