Finding the Third Proportional to 227,461.50 and 346,700.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,461.50 and 346,700.25 is: 528,445.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,461.50 : 346,700.25 = 346,700.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,461.50/346,700.25 = 346,700.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,461.50x = 346,700.25 × 346,700.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,461.50x = 120,201,063,350.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,201,063,350.06/227,461.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,445.75
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