Finding the Third Proportional to 221,390 and 350,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,390 and 350,012 is: 553,360.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,390 : 350,012 = 350,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,390/350,012 = 350,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,390x = 350,012 × 350,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,390x = 122,508,400,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,508,400,144/221,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,360.13
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