Finding the Third Proportional to 221,260 and 341,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,260 and 341,694 is: 527,681.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,260 : 341,694 = 341,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,260/341,694 = 341,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,260x = 341,694 × 341,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,260x = 116,754,789,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,754,789,636/221,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,681.41
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