Finding the Third Proportional to 220,128 and 341,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,128 and 341,720 is: 530,475.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,128 : 341,720 = 341,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,128/341,720 = 341,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,128x = 341,720 × 341,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,128x = 116,772,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,772,558,400/220,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,475.72
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