Finding the Third Proportional to 222,598 and 344,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,598 and 344,891 is: 534,370.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,598 : 344,891 = 344,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,598/344,891 = 344,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,598x = 344,891 × 344,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,598x = 118,949,801,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,949,801,881/222,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,370.49
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