Finding the Third Proportional to 220,040 and 349,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,040 and 349,744 is: 555,902.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,040 : 349,744 = 349,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,040/349,744 = 349,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,040x = 349,744 × 349,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,040x = 122,320,865,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,320,865,536/220,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,902.86
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