Finding the Third Proportional to 221,160 and 333,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,160 and 333,573 is: 503,124.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,160 : 333,573 = 333,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,160/333,573 = 333,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,160x = 333,573 × 333,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,160x = 111,270,946,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,270,946,329/221,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,124.19
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