Finding the Third Proportional to 221,248 and 520,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,248 and 520,067 is: 1,222,472.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,248 : 520,067 = 520,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,248/520,067 = 520,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,248x = 520,067 × 520,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,248x = 270,469,684,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,469,684,489/221,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,472.90
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