Finding the Third Proportional to 222,044 and 343,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,044 and 343,676 is: 531,935.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,044 : 343,676 = 343,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,044/343,676 = 343,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,044x = 343,676 × 343,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,044x = 118,113,192,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,113,192,976/222,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,935.98
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