Finding the Third Proportional to 221,488 and 334,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,488 and 334,536 is: 505,283.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,488 : 334,536 = 334,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,488/334,536 = 334,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,488x = 334,536 × 334,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,488x = 111,914,335,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,914,335,296/221,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,283.97
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