Finding the Third Proportional to 219,645 and 291,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,645 and 291,627 is: 387,198.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,645 : 291,627 = 291,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,645/291,627 = 291,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,645x = 291,627 × 291,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,645x = 85,046,307,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,046,307,129/219,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,198.92
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