Finding the Third Proportional to 225,946 and 331,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,946 and 331,367 is: 485,974.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,946 : 331,367 = 331,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,946/331,367 = 331,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,946x = 331,367 × 331,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,946x = 109,804,088,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,804,088,689/225,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,974.92
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