Finding the Third Proportional to 222,825 and 345,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,825 and 345,180 is: 534,721.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,825 : 345,180 = 345,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,825/345,180 = 345,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,825x = 345,180 × 345,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,825x = 119,149,232,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,149,232,400/222,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,721.11
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