Finding the Third Proportional to 221,402 and 350,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,402 and 350,028 is: 553,380.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,402 : 350,028 = 350,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,402/350,028 = 350,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,402x = 350,028 × 350,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,402x = 122,519,600,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,519,600,784/221,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,380.73
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