Finding the Third Proportional to 221,874 and 313,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,874 and 313,954 is: 444,248.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,874 : 313,954 = 313,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,874/313,954 = 313,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,874x = 313,954 × 313,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,874x = 98,567,114,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,567,114,116/221,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,248.15
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