Finding the Third Proportional to 110,045 and 228,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,045 and 228,700 is: 475,293.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,045 : 228,700 = 228,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,045/228,700 = 228,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,045x = 228,700 × 228,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,045x = 52,303,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,303,690,000/110,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,293.65
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