Finding the Third Proportional to 225,318 and 422,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,318 and 422,250 is: 791,304.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,318 : 422,250 = 422,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,318/422,250 = 422,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,318x = 422,250 × 422,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,318x = 178,295,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,295,062,500/225,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,304.12
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