Finding the Third Proportional to 220,476 and 331,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,476 and 331,011 is: 496,962.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,476 : 331,011 = 331,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,476/331,011 = 331,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,476x = 331,011 × 331,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,476x = 109,568,282,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,568,282,121/220,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,962.40
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