Finding the Third Proportional to 221,004 and 339,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,004 and 339,896 is: 522,747.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,004 : 339,896 = 339,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,004/339,896 = 339,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,004x = 339,896 × 339,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,004x = 115,529,290,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,529,290,816/221,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,747.51
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