Finding the Third Proportional to 225,753 and 331,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,753 and 331,886 is: 487,915.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,753 : 331,886 = 331,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,753/331,886 = 331,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,753x = 331,886 × 331,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,753x = 110,148,316,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,148,316,996/225,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,915.19
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