Finding the Third Proportional to 225,952.88 and 299,868.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,952.88 and 299,868.75 is: 397,964.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,952.88 : 299,868.75 = 299,868.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,952.88/299,868.75 = 299,868.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,952.88x = 299,868.75 × 299,868.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,952.88x = 89,921,267,226.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,921,267,226.56/225,952.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,964.70
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