Finding the Third Proportional to 220,869 and 350,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,869 and 350,302 is: 555,584.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,869 : 350,302 = 350,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,869/350,302 = 350,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,869x = 350,302 × 350,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,869x = 122,711,491,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,711,491,204/220,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,584.94
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