Finding the Third Proportional to 228,231 and 333,895.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,231 and 333,895.50 is: 488,479.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,231 : 333,895.50 = 333,895.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,231/333,895.50 = 333,895.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,231x = 333,895.50 × 333,895.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,231x = 111,486,204,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,486,204,920.25/228,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,479.68
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