Finding the Third Proportional to 221,020 and 333,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,020 and 333,368 is: 502,824.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,020 : 333,368 = 333,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,020/333,368 = 333,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,020x = 333,368 × 333,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,020x = 111,134,223,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,134,223,424/221,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,824.28
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