Finding the Third Proportional to 220,716 and 331,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,716 and 331,749 is: 498,638.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,716 : 331,749 = 331,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,716/331,749 = 331,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,716x = 331,749 × 331,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,716x = 110,057,399,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,057,399,001/220,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,638.06
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