Finding the Third Proportional to 220,148 and 340,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,148 and 340,144 is: 525,546.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,148 : 340,144 = 340,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,148/340,144 = 340,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,148x = 340,144 × 340,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,148x = 115,697,940,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,697,940,736/220,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,546.18
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