Finding the Third Proportional to 222,100 and 357,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,100 and 357,680 is: 576,024.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,100 : 357,680 = 357,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,100/357,680 = 357,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,100x = 357,680 × 357,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,100x = 127,934,982,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,934,982,400/222,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,024.23
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