Finding the Third Proportional to 222,543 and 339,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,543 and 339,420 is: 517,679.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,543 : 339,420 = 339,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,543/339,420 = 339,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,543x = 339,420 × 339,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,543x = 115,205,936,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,205,936,400/222,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,679.44
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