Finding the Third Proportional to 222,580 and 344,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,580 and 344,934 is: 534,546.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,580 : 344,934 = 344,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,580/344,934 = 344,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,580x = 344,934 × 344,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,580x = 118,979,464,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,979,464,356/222,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,546.97
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