Finding the Third Proportional to 222,591 and 344,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,591 and 344,882 is: 534,359.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,591 : 344,882 = 344,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,591/344,882 = 344,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,591x = 344,882 × 344,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,591x = 118,943,593,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,943,593,924/222,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,359.40
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