Finding the Third Proportional to 221,258 and 341,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,258 and 341,691 is: 527,676.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,258 : 341,691 = 341,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,258/341,691 = 341,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,258x = 341,691 × 341,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,258x = 116,752,739,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,752,739,481/221,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,676.92
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