Finding the Third Proportional to 221,942 and 343,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,942 and 343,271 is: 530,926.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,942 : 343,271 = 343,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,942/343,271 = 343,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,942x = 343,271 × 343,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,942x = 117,834,979,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,834,979,441/221,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,926.91
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