Finding the Third Proportional to 226,281.38 and 335,505.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,281.38 and 335,505.09 is: 497,449.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,281.38 : 335,505.09 = 335,505.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,281.38/335,505.09 = 335,505.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,281.38x = 335,505.09 × 335,505.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,281.38x = 112,563,667,932.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,563,667,932.20/226,281.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,449.99
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