Finding the Third Proportional to 220,784 and 350,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,784 and 350,177 is: 555,402.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,784 : 350,177 = 350,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,784/350,177 = 350,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,784x = 350,177 × 350,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,784x = 122,623,931,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,623,931,329/220,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,402.25
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