Finding the Third Proportional to 226,878.75 and 317,967.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,878.75 and 317,967.75 is: 445,627.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,878.75 : 317,967.75 = 317,967.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,878.75/317,967.75 = 317,967.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,878.75x = 317,967.75 × 317,967.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,878.75x = 101,103,490,040.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,103,490,040.06/226,878.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,627.85
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