Finding the Third Proportional to 225,348 and 337,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,348 and 337,320 is: 504,929.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,348 : 337,320 = 337,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,348/337,320 = 337,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,348x = 337,320 × 337,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,348x = 113,784,782,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,784,782,400/225,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,929.19
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