Finding the Third Proportional to 225,014 and 328,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,014 and 328,634 is: 479,971.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,014 : 328,634 = 328,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,014/328,634 = 328,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,014x = 328,634 × 328,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,014x = 108,000,305,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,000,305,956/225,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,971.49
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