Finding the Third Proportional to 225,064 and 340,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,064 and 340,005 is: 513,646.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,064 : 340,005 = 340,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,064/340,005 = 340,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,064x = 340,005 × 340,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,064x = 115,603,400,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,603,400,025/225,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,646.79
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