Finding the Third Proportional to 222,180 and 344,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,180 and 344,126 is: 533,003.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,180 : 344,126 = 344,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,180/344,126 = 344,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,180x = 344,126 × 344,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,180x = 118,422,703,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,422,703,876/222,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,003.44
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