Finding the Third Proportional to 222,648 and 344,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,648 and 344,796 is: 533,956.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,648 : 344,796 = 344,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,648/344,796 = 344,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,648x = 344,796 × 344,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,648x = 118,884,281,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,884,281,616/222,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,956.21
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