Finding the Third Proportional to 221,016 and 333,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,016 and 333,360 is: 502,809.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,016 : 333,360 = 333,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,016/333,360 = 333,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,016x = 333,360 × 333,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,016x = 111,128,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,128,889,600/221,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,809.25
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