Finding the Third Proportional to 221,824 and 313,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,824 and 313,870 is: 444,110.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,824 : 313,870 = 313,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,824/313,870 = 313,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,824x = 313,870 × 313,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,824x = 98,514,376,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,514,376,900/221,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,110.54
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