Finding the Third Proportional to 220,736 and 349,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,736 and 349,758 is: 554,194.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,736 : 349,758 = 349,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,736/349,758 = 349,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,736x = 349,758 × 349,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,736x = 122,330,658,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,330,658,564/220,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,194.42
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