Finding the Third Proportional to 221,820 and 341,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,820 and 341,299 is: 525,133.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,820 : 341,299 = 341,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,820/341,299 = 341,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,820x = 341,299 × 341,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,820x = 116,485,007,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,485,007,401/221,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,133.02
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