Finding the Third Proportional to 225,839 and 330,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,839 and 330,277 is: 483,011.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,839 : 330,277 = 330,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,839/330,277 = 330,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,839x = 330,277 × 330,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,839x = 109,082,896,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,082,896,729/225,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,011.78
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