Finding the Third Proportional to 220,185 and 337,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,185 and 337,385 is: 516,968.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,185 : 337,385 = 337,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,185/337,385 = 337,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,185x = 337,385 × 337,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,185x = 113,828,638,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,828,638,225/220,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,968.18
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