Finding the Third Proportional to 220,086 and 329,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,086 and 329,994 is: 494,788.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,086 : 329,994 = 329,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,086/329,994 = 329,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,086x = 329,994 × 329,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,086x = 108,896,040,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,896,040,036/220,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,788.58
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