Finding the Third Proportional to 225,684 and 357,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,684 and 357,021 is: 564,789.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,684 : 357,021 = 357,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,684/357,021 = 357,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,684x = 357,021 × 357,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,684x = 127,463,994,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,463,994,441/225,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,789.68
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