Finding the Third Proportional to 225,788 and 349,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,788 and 349,800 is: 541,924.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,788 : 349,800 = 349,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,788/349,800 = 349,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,788x = 349,800 × 349,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,788x = 122,360,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,360,040,000/225,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,924.46
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