Finding the Third Proportional to 225,370 and 337,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,370 and 337,351 is: 504,972.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,370 : 337,351 = 337,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,370/337,351 = 337,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,370x = 337,351 × 337,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,370x = 113,805,697,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,805,697,201/225,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,972.70
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