Finding the Third Proportional to 222,078 and 338,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,078 and 338,643 is: 516,391.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,078 : 338,643 = 338,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,078/338,643 = 338,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,078x = 338,643 × 338,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,078x = 114,679,081,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,679,081,449/222,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,391.00
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