Finding the Third Proportional to 221,180 and 350,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,180 and 350,724 is: 556,141.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,180 : 350,724 = 350,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,180/350,724 = 350,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,180x = 350,724 × 350,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,180x = 123,007,324,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,007,324,176/221,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,141.26
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