Finding the Third Proportional to 220,130 and 341,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,130 and 341,723 is: 530,480.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,130 : 341,723 = 341,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,130/341,723 = 341,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,130x = 341,723 × 341,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,130x = 116,774,608,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,774,608,729/220,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,480.21
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