Finding the Third Proportional to 219,972 and 343,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,972 and 343,104 is: 535,160.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,972 : 343,104 = 343,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,972/343,104 = 343,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,972x = 343,104 × 343,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,972x = 117,720,354,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,720,354,816/219,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,160.63
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