Finding the Third Proportional to 216,122 and 347,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,122 and 347,248 is: 557,931.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,122 : 347,248 = 347,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,122/347,248 = 347,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,122x = 347,248 × 347,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,122x = 120,581,173,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,581,173,504/216,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,931.05
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