Finding the Third Proportional to 221,012 and 339,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,012 and 339,914 is: 522,783.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,012 : 339,914 = 339,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,012/339,914 = 339,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,012x = 339,914 × 339,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,012x = 115,541,527,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,541,527,396/221,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,783.95
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