Finding the Third Proportional to 225,677 and 357,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,677 and 357,011 is: 564,775.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,677 : 357,011 = 357,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,677/357,011 = 357,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,677x = 357,011 × 357,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,677x = 127,456,854,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,456,854,121/225,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,775.56
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