Finding the Third Proportional to 228,226.50 and 335,877.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,226.50 and 335,877.75 is: 494,306.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,226.50 : 335,877.75 = 335,877.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,226.50/335,877.75 = 335,877.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,226.50x = 335,877.75 × 335,877.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,226.50x = 112,813,862,945.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,813,862,945.06/228,226.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,306.59
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