Finding the Third Proportional to 220,183 and 337,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,183 and 337,383 is: 516,966.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,183 : 337,383 = 337,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,183/337,383 = 337,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,183x = 337,383 × 337,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,183x = 113,827,288,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,827,288,689/220,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,966.74
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