Finding the Third Proportional to 225,288 and 327,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,288 and 327,348 is: 475,643.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,288 : 327,348 = 327,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,288/327,348 = 327,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,288x = 327,348 × 327,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,288x = 107,156,713,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,156,713,104/225,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,643.23
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