Finding the Third Proportional to 220,918 and 345,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,918 and 345,593 is: 540,628.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,918 : 345,593 = 345,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,918/345,593 = 345,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,918x = 345,593 × 345,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,918x = 119,434,521,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,434,521,649/220,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,628.29
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