Finding the Third Proportional to 225,592 and 356,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,592 and 356,960 is: 564,826.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,592 : 356,960 = 356,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,592/356,960 = 356,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,592x = 356,960 × 356,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,592x = 127,420,441,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,420,441,600/225,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,826.95
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