Finding the Third Proportional to 220,132 and 334,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,132 and 334,374 is: 507,904.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,132 : 334,374 = 334,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,132/334,374 = 334,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,132x = 334,374 × 334,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,132x = 111,805,971,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,805,971,876/220,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,904.22
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