Finding the Third Proportional to 221,758.13 and 347,472.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,758.13 and 347,472.75 is: 544,454.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,758.13 : 347,472.75 = 347,472.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,758.13/347,472.75 = 347,472.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,758.13x = 347,472.75 × 347,472.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,758.13x = 120,737,311,992.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,737,311,992.56/221,758.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,454.96
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