Finding the Third Proportional to 220,328 and 297,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,328 and 297,274 is: 401,092.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,328 : 297,274 = 297,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,328/297,274 = 297,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,328x = 297,274 × 297,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,328x = 88,371,831,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,371,831,076/220,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,092.15
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