Finding the Third Proportional to 221,421 and 341,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,421 and 341,952 is: 528,094.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,421 : 341,952 = 341,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,421/341,952 = 341,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,421x = 341,952 × 341,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,421x = 116,931,170,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,931,170,304/221,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,094.31
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