Finding the Third Proportional to 221,840 and 332,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,840 and 332,652 is: 498,816.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,840 : 332,652 = 332,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,840/332,652 = 332,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,840x = 332,652 × 332,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,840x = 110,657,353,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,657,353,104/221,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,816.05
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