Finding the Third Proportional to 221,818 and 341,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,818 and 341,296 is: 525,128.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,818 : 341,296 = 341,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,818/341,296 = 341,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,818x = 341,296 × 341,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,818x = 116,482,959,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,482,959,616/221,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,128.53
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