Finding the Third Proportional to 219,976 and 343,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,976 and 343,113 is: 535,178.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,976 : 343,113 = 343,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,976/343,113 = 343,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,976x = 343,113 × 343,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,976x = 117,726,530,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,726,530,769/219,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,178.98
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