Finding the Third Proportional to 221,764 and 347,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,764 and 347,482 is: 544,469.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,764 : 347,482 = 347,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,764/347,482 = 347,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,764x = 347,482 × 347,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,764x = 120,743,740,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,743,740,324/221,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,469.53
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