Finding the Third Proportional to 220,876 and 350,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,876 and 350,311 is: 555,595.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,876 : 350,311 = 350,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,876/350,311 = 350,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,876x = 350,311 × 350,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,876x = 122,717,796,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,717,796,721/220,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,595.89
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