Finding the Third Proportional to 221,984 and 360,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,984 and 360,658 is: 585,962.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,984 : 360,658 = 360,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,984/360,658 = 360,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,984x = 360,658 × 360,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,984x = 130,074,192,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,074,192,964/221,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,962.02
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