Finding the Third Proportional to 220,724 and 341,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,724 and 341,704 is: 528,993.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,724 : 341,704 = 341,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,724/341,704 = 341,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,724x = 341,704 × 341,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,724x = 116,761,623,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,761,623,616/220,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,993.78
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