Finding the Third Proportional to 221,816 and 310,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,816 and 310,436 is: 434,461.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,816 : 310,436 = 310,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,816/310,436 = 310,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,816x = 310,436 × 310,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,816x = 96,370,510,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,370,510,096/221,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,461.49
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