Finding the Third Proportional to 225,537 and 317,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,537 and 317,325 is: 446,468.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,537 : 317,325 = 317,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,537/317,325 = 317,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,537x = 317,325 × 317,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,537x = 100,695,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,695,155,625/225,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,468.45
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