Finding the Third Proportional to 225,273 and 314,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,273 and 314,946 is: 440,314.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,273 : 314,946 = 314,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,273/314,946 = 314,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,273x = 314,946 × 314,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,273x = 99,190,982,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,190,982,916/225,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,314.56
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