Finding the Third Proportional to 221,944 and 347,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,944 and 347,791 is: 544,995.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,944 : 347,791 = 347,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,944/347,791 = 347,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,944x = 347,791 × 347,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,944x = 120,958,579,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,958,579,681/221,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,995.94
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