Finding the Third Proportional to 220,276 and 340,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,276 and 340,806 is: 527,287.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,276 : 340,806 = 340,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,276/340,806 = 340,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,276x = 340,806 × 340,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,276x = 116,148,729,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,148,729,636/220,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,287.27
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