Finding the Third Proportional to 221,661 and 351,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,661 and 351,045 is: 555,950.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,661 : 351,045 = 351,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,661/351,045 = 351,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,661x = 351,045 × 351,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,661x = 123,232,592,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,232,592,025/221,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,950.72
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