Finding the Third Proportional to 225 and 420
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Solution
The third proportional to 225 and 420 is: 784
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225 : 420 = 420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225/420 = 420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225x = 420 × 420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225x = 176,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,400/225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784
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