Finding the Third Proportional to 220,162 and 349,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,162 and 349,886 is: 556,046.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,162 : 349,886 = 349,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,162/349,886 = 349,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,162x = 349,886 × 349,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,162x = 122,420,212,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,420,212,996/220,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,046.06
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