Finding the Third Proportional to 225,018 and 316,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,018 and 316,473 is: 445,098.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,018 : 316,473 = 316,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,018/316,473 = 316,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,018x = 316,473 × 316,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,018x = 100,155,159,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,155,159,729/225,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,098.44
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