Finding the Third Proportional to 222,264 and 344,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,264 and 344,250 is: 533,186.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,264 : 344,250 = 344,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,264/344,250 = 344,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,264x = 344,250 × 344,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,264x = 118,508,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,508,062,500/222,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,186.04
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