Finding the Third Proportional to 111,464 and 225,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,464 and 225,808 is: 457,450.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,464 : 225,808 = 225,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,464/225,808 = 225,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,464x = 225,808 × 225,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,464x = 50,989,252,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,989,252,864/111,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,450.41
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