Finding the Third Proportional to 220,941 and 345,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,941 and 345,624 is: 540,669.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,941 : 345,624 = 345,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,941/345,624 = 345,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,941x = 345,624 × 345,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,941x = 119,455,949,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,455,949,376/220,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,669.00
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