Finding the Third Proportional to 221,400 and 343,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,400 and 343,764 is: 533,756.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,400 : 343,764 = 343,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,400/343,764 = 343,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,400x = 343,764 × 343,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,400x = 118,173,687,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,173,687,696/221,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,756.49
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