Finding the Third Proportional to 221,382 and 332,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,382 and 332,292 is: 498,766.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,382 : 332,292 = 332,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,382/332,292 = 332,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,382x = 332,292 × 332,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,382x = 110,417,973,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,417,973,264/221,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,766.72
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