Finding the Third Proportional to 226,997.75 and 318,130.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,997.75 and 318,130.75 is: 445,851.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,997.75 : 318,130.75 = 318,130.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,997.75/318,130.75 = 318,130.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,997.75x = 318,130.75 × 318,130.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,997.75x = 101,207,174,095.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,207,174,095.56/226,997.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,851.00
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