Finding the Third Proportional to 225,074 and 356,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,074 and 356,403 is: 564,361.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,074 : 356,403 = 356,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,074/356,403 = 356,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,074x = 356,403 × 356,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,074x = 127,023,098,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,023,098,409/225,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,361.49
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