Finding the Third Proportional to 219,880 and 481,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,880 and 481,842 is: 1,055,901.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,880 : 481,842 = 481,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,880/481,842 = 481,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,880x = 481,842 × 481,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,880x = 232,171,712,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,171,712,964/219,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,901.91
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