Finding the Third Proportional to 225,392 and 348,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,392 and 348,819 is: 539,835.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,392 : 348,819 = 348,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,392/348,819 = 348,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,392x = 348,819 × 348,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,392x = 121,674,694,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,674,694,761/225,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,835.91
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