Finding the Third Proportional to 220,640 and 349,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,640 and 349,536 is: 553,731.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,640 : 349,536 = 349,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,640/349,536 = 349,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,640x = 349,536 × 349,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,640x = 122,175,415,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,175,415,296/220,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,731.94
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