Finding the Third Proportional to 222,794 and 345,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,794 and 345,147 is: 534,693.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,794 : 345,147 = 345,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,794/345,147 = 345,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,794x = 345,147 × 345,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,794x = 119,126,451,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,126,451,609/222,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,693.27
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