Finding the Third Proportional to 216,258 and 344,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,258 and 344,373 is: 548,385.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,258 : 344,373 = 344,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,258/344,373 = 344,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,258x = 344,373 × 344,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,258x = 118,592,763,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,592,763,129/216,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,385.55
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