Finding the Third Proportional to 219,927 and 363,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,927 and 363,951 is: 602,292.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,927 : 363,951 = 363,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,927/363,951 = 363,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,927x = 363,951 × 363,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,927x = 132,460,330,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,460,330,401/219,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,292.26
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