Finding the Third Proportional to 220,454 and 340,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,454 and 340,734 is: 526,638.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,454 : 340,734 = 340,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,454/340,734 = 340,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,454x = 340,734 × 340,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,454x = 116,099,658,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,099,658,756/220,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,638.93
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