Finding the Third Proportional to 220,609 and 310,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,609 and 310,662 is: 437,474.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,609 : 310,662 = 310,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,609/310,662 = 310,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,609x = 310,662 × 310,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,609x = 96,510,878,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,510,878,244/220,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,474.80
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