Finding the Third Proportional to 220,741 and 341,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,741 and 341,722 is: 529,008.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,741 : 341,722 = 341,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,741/341,722 = 341,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,741x = 341,722 × 341,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,741x = 116,773,925,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,773,925,284/220,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,008.77
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