Finding the Third Proportional to 220,714 and 341,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,714 and 341,688 is: 528,968.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,714 : 341,688 = 341,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,714/341,688 = 341,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,714x = 341,688 × 341,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,714x = 116,750,689,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,750,689,344/220,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,968.21
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