Finding the Third Proportional to 225,280 and 304,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,280 and 304,090 is: 410,470.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,280 : 304,090 = 304,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,280/304,090 = 304,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,280x = 304,090 × 304,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,280x = 92,470,728,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,470,728,100/225,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,470.21
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