Finding the Third Proportional to 225,633 and 335,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,633 and 335,988 is: 500,316.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,633 : 335,988 = 335,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,633/335,988 = 335,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,633x = 335,988 × 335,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,633x = 112,887,936,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,887,936,144/225,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,316.60
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