Finding the Third Proportional to 220,531.99 and 324,338.55
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,531.99 and 324,338.55 is: 477,007.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,531.99 : 324,338.55 = 324,338.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,531.99/324,338.55 = 324,338.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,531.99x = 324,338.55 × 324,338.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,531.99x = 105,195,498,056.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,195,498,056.78/220,531.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,007.88
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