Finding the Third Proportional to 222,634 and 344,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,634 and 344,787 is: 533,961.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,634 : 344,787 = 344,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,634/344,787 = 344,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,634x = 344,787 × 344,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,634x = 118,878,075,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,878,075,369/222,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,961.91
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