Finding the Third Proportional to 220,968 and 337,870.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,968 and 337,870.50 is: 516,619.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,968 : 337,870.50 = 337,870.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,968/337,870.50 = 337,870.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,968x = 337,870.50 × 337,870.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,968x = 114,156,474,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,156,474,770.25/220,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,619.94
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