Finding the Third Proportional to 220,973.06 and 331,095.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,973.06 and 331,095.09 is: 496,096.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,973.06 : 331,095.09 = 331,095.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,973.06/331,095.09 = 331,095.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,973.06x = 331,095.09 × 331,095.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,973.06x = 109,623,961,105.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,623,961,105.32/220,973.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,096.49
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