Finding the Third Proportional to 225,823.13 and 332,496.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,823.13 and 332,496.75 is: 489,560.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,823.13 : 332,496.75 = 332,496.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,823.13/332,496.75 = 332,496.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,823.13x = 332,496.75 × 332,496.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,823.13x = 110,554,088,760.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,554,088,760.56/225,823.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,560.53
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