Finding the Third Proportional to 225,282 and 304,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,282 and 304,093 is: 410,474.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,282 : 304,093 = 304,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,282/304,093 = 304,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,282x = 304,093 × 304,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,282x = 92,472,552,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,472,552,649/225,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,474.66
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