Finding the Third Proportional to 221,954 and 347,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,954 and 347,812 is: 545,037.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,954 : 347,812 = 347,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,954/347,812 = 347,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,954x = 347,812 × 347,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,954x = 120,973,187,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,973,187,344/221,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,037.20
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