Finding the Third Proportional to 221,922 and 317,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,922 and 317,346 is: 453,801.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,922 : 317,346 = 317,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,922/317,346 = 317,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,922x = 317,346 × 317,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,922x = 100,708,483,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,708,483,716/221,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,801.26
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