Finding the Third Proportional to 221,470 and 519,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,470 and 519,936 is: 1,220,632.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,470 : 519,936 = 519,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,470/519,936 = 519,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,470x = 519,936 × 519,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,470x = 270,333,444,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,333,444,096/221,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,632.34
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