Finding the Third Proportional to 225,543 and 534,319.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,543 and 534,319.50 is: 1,265,822.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,543 : 534,319.50 = 534,319.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,543/534,319.50 = 534,319.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,543x = 534,319.50 × 534,319.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,543x = 285,497,328,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,497,328,080.25/225,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,822.16
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