Finding the Third Proportional to 225,360 and 348,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,360 and 348,792 is: 539,828.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,360 : 348,792 = 348,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,360/348,792 = 348,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,360x = 348,792 × 348,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,360x = 121,655,859,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,655,859,264/225,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,828.98
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