Finding the Third Proportional to 225,288 and 314,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,288 and 314,964 is: 440,335.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,288 : 314,964 = 314,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,288/314,964 = 314,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,288x = 314,964 × 314,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,288x = 99,202,321,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,202,321,296/225,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,335.58
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