Finding the Third Proportional to 225,032 and 339,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,032 and 339,276 is: 511,519.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,032 : 339,276 = 339,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,032/339,276 = 339,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,032x = 339,276 × 339,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,032x = 115,108,204,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,108,204,176/225,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,519.27
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