Finding the Third Proportional to 225,036 and 339,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,036 and 339,282 is: 511,528.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,036 : 339,282 = 339,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,036/339,282 = 339,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,036x = 339,282 × 339,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,036x = 115,112,275,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,112,275,524/225,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,528.27
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