Finding the Third Proportional to 226,663.50 and 306,711.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,663.50 and 306,711.75 is: 415,029.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,663.50 : 306,711.75 = 306,711.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,663.50/306,711.75 = 306,711.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,663.50x = 306,711.75 × 306,711.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,663.50x = 94,072,097,588.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,072,097,588.06/226,663.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,029.76
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