Finding the Third Proportional to 225,791 and 349,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,791 and 349,802 is: 541,923.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,791 : 349,802 = 349,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,791/349,802 = 349,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,791x = 349,802 × 349,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,791x = 122,361,439,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,361,439,204/225,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,923.46
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