Finding the Third Proportional to 227,913.75 and 423,300.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,913.75 and 423,300.94 is: 786,190.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,913.75 : 423,300.94 = 423,300.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,913.75/423,300.94 = 423,300.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,913.75x = 423,300.94 × 423,300.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,913.75x = 179,183,683,688.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,183,683,688.38/227,913.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,190.76
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