Finding the Third Proportional to 220,862 and 294,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,862 and 294,260 is: 392,050.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,862 : 294,260 = 294,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,862/294,260 = 294,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,862x = 294,260 × 294,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,862x = 86,588,947,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,588,947,600/220,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,050.00
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