Finding the Third Proportional to 222,668 and 344,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,668 and 344,370 is: 532,589.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,668 : 344,370 = 344,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,668/344,370 = 344,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,668x = 344,370 × 344,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,668x = 118,590,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,590,696,900/222,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,589.76
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