Finding the Third Proportional to 225,482 and 356,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,482 and 356,775 is: 564,516.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,482 : 356,775 = 356,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,482/356,775 = 356,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,482x = 356,775 × 356,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,482x = 127,288,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,288,400,625/225,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,516.90
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