Finding the Third Proportional to 220,920 and 345,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,920 and 345,596 is: 540,632.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,920 : 345,596 = 345,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,920/345,596 = 345,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,920x = 345,596 × 345,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,920x = 119,436,595,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,436,595,216/220,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,632.79
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