Finding the Third Proportional to 222,266 and 333,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,266 and 333,426 is: 500,179.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,266 : 333,426 = 333,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,266/333,426 = 333,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,266x = 333,426 × 333,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,266x = 111,172,897,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,172,897,476/222,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,179.50
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