Finding the Third Proportional to 226,012.78 and 350,181.98
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,012.78 and 350,181.98 is: 542,568.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,012.78 : 350,181.98 = 350,181.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,012.78/350,181.98 = 350,181.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,012.78x = 350,181.98 × 350,181.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,012.78x = 122,627,422,180.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,627,422,180.81/226,012.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,568.53
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