Finding the Third Proportional to 222,761 and 345,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,761 and 345,320 is: 535,308.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,761 : 345,320 = 345,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,761/345,320 = 345,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,761x = 345,320 × 345,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,761x = 119,245,902,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,245,902,400/222,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,308.70
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