Finding the Third Proportional to 220,414 and 329,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,414 and 329,766 is: 493,369.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,414 : 329,766 = 329,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,414/329,766 = 329,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,414x = 329,766 × 329,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,414x = 108,745,614,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,745,614,756/220,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,369.82
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