Finding the Third Proportional to 221,270 and 335,248.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,270 and 335,248.50 is: 507,938.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,270 : 335,248.50 = 335,248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,270/335,248.50 = 335,248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,270x = 335,248.50 × 335,248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,270x = 112,391,556,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,391,556,752.25/221,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,938.52
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