Finding the Third Proportional to 220,446 and 330,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,446 and 330,183 is: 494,546.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,446 : 330,183 = 330,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,446/330,183 = 330,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,446x = 330,183 × 330,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,446x = 109,020,813,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,020,813,489/220,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,546.57
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