Finding the Third Proportional to 222,530 and 341,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,530 and 341,571 is: 524,292.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,530 : 341,571 = 341,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,530/341,571 = 341,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,530x = 341,571 × 341,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,530x = 116,670,748,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,670,748,041/222,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,292.22
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