Finding the Third Proportional to 220,946 and 340,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,946 and 340,044 is: 523,340.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,946 : 340,044 = 340,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,946/340,044 = 340,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,946x = 340,044 × 340,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,946x = 115,629,921,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,629,921,936/220,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,340.19
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