Finding the Third Proportional to 221,326 and 341,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,326 and 341,753 is: 527,706.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,326 : 341,753 = 341,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,326/341,753 = 341,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,326x = 341,753 × 341,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,326x = 116,795,113,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,795,113,009/221,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,706.25
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