Finding the Third Proportional to 225,831 and 332,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,831 and 332,508 is: 489,576.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,831 : 332,508 = 332,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,831/332,508 = 332,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,831x = 332,508 × 332,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,831x = 110,561,570,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,561,570,064/225,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,576.59
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