Finding the Third Proportional to 220,766 and 349,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,766 and 349,724 is: 554,011.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,766 : 349,724 = 349,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,766/349,724 = 349,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,766x = 349,724 × 349,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,766x = 122,306,876,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,306,876,176/220,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,011.38
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