Finding the Third Proportional to 225,838 and 330,274.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,838 and 330,274.50 is: 483,006.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,838 : 330,274.50 = 330,274.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,838/330,274.50 = 330,274.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,838x = 330,274.50 × 330,274.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,838x = 109,081,245,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,081,245,350.25/225,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,006.60
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