Finding the Third Proportional to 221,730 and 341,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,730 and 341,343 is: 525,481.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,730 : 341,343 = 341,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,730/341,343 = 341,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,730x = 341,343 × 341,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,730x = 116,515,043,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,515,043,649/221,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,481.64
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