Finding the Third Proportional to 222,348 and 344,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,348 and 344,808 is: 534,713.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,348 : 344,808 = 344,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,348/344,808 = 344,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,348x = 344,808 × 344,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,348x = 118,892,556,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,892,556,864/222,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,713.86
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