Finding the Third Proportional to 221,490 and 519,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,490 and 519,993 is: 1,220,789.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,490 : 519,993 = 519,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,490/519,993 = 519,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,490x = 519,993 × 519,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,490x = 270,392,720,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,392,720,049/221,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,789.74
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