Finding the Third Proportional to 225,652 and 348,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,652 and 348,262 is: 537,493.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,652 : 348,262 = 348,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,652/348,262 = 348,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,652x = 348,262 × 348,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,652x = 121,286,420,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,286,420,644/225,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,493.22
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