Finding the Third Proportional to 221,748 and 341,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,748 and 341,370 is: 525,522.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,748 : 341,370 = 341,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,748/341,370 = 341,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,748x = 341,370 × 341,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,748x = 116,533,476,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,533,476,900/221,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,522.11
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