Finding the Third Proportional to 222,586 and 344,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,586 and 344,874 is: 534,346.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,586 : 344,874 = 344,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,586/344,874 = 344,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,586x = 344,874 × 344,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,586x = 118,938,075,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,938,075,876/222,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,346.62
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