Finding the Third Proportional to 225,220 and 316,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,220 and 316,770 is: 445,534.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,220 : 316,770 = 316,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,220/316,770 = 316,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,220x = 316,770 × 316,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,220x = 100,343,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,343,232,900/225,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,534.29
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