Finding the Third Proportional to 221,558 and 334,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,558 and 334,370 is: 504,623.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,558 : 334,370 = 334,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,558/334,370 = 334,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,558x = 334,370 × 334,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,558x = 111,803,296,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,803,296,900/221,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,623.15
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