Finding the Third Proportional to 222,090 and 291,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,090 and 291,585 is: 382,825.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,090 : 291,585 = 291,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,090/291,585 = 291,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,090x = 291,585 × 291,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,090x = 85,021,812,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,021,812,225/222,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,825.94
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