Finding the Third Proportional to 221,197 and 332,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,197 and 332,891 is: 500,985.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,197 : 332,891 = 332,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,197/332,891 = 332,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,197x = 332,891 × 332,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,197x = 110,816,417,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,816,417,881/221,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,985.18
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