Finding the Third Proportional to 222,672 and 344,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,672 and 344,828 is: 533,997.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,672 : 344,828 = 344,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,672/344,828 = 344,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,672x = 344,828 × 344,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,672x = 118,906,349,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,906,349,584/222,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,997.76
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