Finding the Third Proportional to 221,838 and 313,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,838 and 313,900 is: 444,167.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,838 : 313,900 = 313,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,838/313,900 = 313,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,838x = 313,900 × 313,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,838x = 98,533,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,533,210,000/221,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,167.41
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