Finding the Third Proportional to 221,311 and 335,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,311 and 335,306 is: 508,018.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,311 : 335,306 = 335,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,311/335,306 = 335,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,311x = 335,306 × 335,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,311x = 112,430,113,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,430,113,636/221,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,018.64
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