Finding the Third Proportional to 219,866 and 348,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,866 and 348,430 is: 552,170.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,866 : 348,430 = 348,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,866/348,430 = 348,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,866x = 348,430 × 348,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,866x = 121,403,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,403,464,900/219,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,170.25
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