Finding the Third Proportional to 225,716 and 357,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,716 and 357,110 is: 564,991.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,716 : 357,110 = 357,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,716/357,110 = 357,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,716x = 357,110 × 357,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,716x = 127,527,552,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,527,552,100/225,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,991.19
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