Finding the Third Proportional to 222,366 and 344,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,366 and 344,835 is: 534,754.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,366 : 344,835 = 344,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,366/344,835 = 344,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,366x = 344,835 × 344,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,366x = 118,911,177,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,911,177,225/222,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,754.31
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