Finding the Third Proportional to 225,272 and 314,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,272 and 314,944 is: 440,310.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,272 : 314,944 = 314,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,272/314,944 = 314,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,272x = 314,944 × 314,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,272x = 99,189,723,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,189,723,136/225,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,310.93
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