Finding the Third Proportional to 222,720 and 341,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,720 and 341,136 is: 522,511.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,720 : 341,136 = 341,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,720/341,136 = 341,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,720x = 341,136 × 341,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,720x = 116,373,770,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,373,770,496/222,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,511.54
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