Finding the Third Proportional to 220,780 and 350,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,780 and 350,171 is: 555,393.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,780 : 350,171 = 350,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,780/350,171 = 350,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,780x = 350,171 × 350,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,780x = 122,619,729,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,619,729,241/220,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,393.28
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