Finding the Third Proportional to 225,357 and 456,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,357 and 456,936 is: 926,487.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,357 : 456,936 = 456,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,357/456,936 = 456,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,357x = 456,936 × 456,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,357x = 208,790,508,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,790,508,096/225,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,487.79
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