Finding the Third Proportional to 220,004 and 343,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,004 and 343,146 is: 535,213.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,004 : 343,146 = 343,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,004/343,146 = 343,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,004x = 343,146 × 343,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,004x = 117,749,177,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,749,177,316/220,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,213.80
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