Finding the Third Proportional to 220,871 and 350,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,871 and 350,305 is: 555,589.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,871 : 350,305 = 350,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,871/350,305 = 350,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,871x = 350,305 × 350,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,871x = 122,713,593,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,713,593,025/220,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,589.43
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