Finding the Third Proportional to 225,232.75 and 303,373.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,232.75 and 303,373.50 is: 408,623.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,232.75 : 303,373.50 = 303,373.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,232.75/303,373.50 = 303,373.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,232.75x = 303,373.50 × 303,373.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,232.75x = 92,035,480,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,035,480,502.25/225,232.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,623.88
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