Finding the Third Proportional to 222,504 and 344,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,504 and 344,556 is: 533,558.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,504 : 344,556 = 344,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,504/344,556 = 344,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,504x = 344,556 × 344,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,504x = 118,718,837,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,718,837,136/222,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,558.22
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