Finding the Third Proportional to 225,150 and 345,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,150 and 345,213 is: 529,300.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,150 : 345,213 = 345,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,150/345,213 = 345,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,150x = 345,213 × 345,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,150x = 119,172,015,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,172,015,369/225,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,300.53
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