Finding the Third Proportional to 225,116 and 348,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,116 and 348,460 is: 539,385.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,116 : 348,460 = 348,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,116/348,460 = 348,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,116x = 348,460 × 348,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,116x = 121,424,371,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,424,371,600/225,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,385.79
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