Finding the Third Proportional to 220,619 and 467,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,619 and 467,239 is: 989,544.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,619 : 467,239 = 467,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,619/467,239 = 467,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,619x = 467,239 × 467,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,619x = 218,312,283,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,312,283,121/220,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,544.34
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