Finding the Third Proportional to 222,364 and 344,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,364 and 344,832 is: 534,749.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,364 : 344,832 = 344,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,364/344,832 = 344,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,364x = 344,832 × 344,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,364x = 118,909,108,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,909,108,224/222,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,749.82
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