Finding the Third Proportional to 220,010 and 330,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,010 and 330,500 is: 496,478.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,010 : 330,500 = 330,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,010/330,500 = 330,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,010x = 330,500 × 330,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,010x = 109,230,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,230,250,000/220,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,478.57
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