Finding the Third Proportional to 220,782 and 350,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,782 and 350,174 is: 555,397.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,782 : 350,174 = 350,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,782/350,174 = 350,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,782x = 350,174 × 350,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,782x = 122,621,830,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,621,830,276/220,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,397.77
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