Finding the Third Proportional to 228,237.75 and 488,133.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,237.75 and 488,133.84 is: 1,043,975.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,237.75 : 488,133.84 = 488,133.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,237.75/488,133.84 = 488,133.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,237.75x = 488,133.84 × 488,133.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,237.75x = 238,274,649,414.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,274,649,414.15/228,237.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,975.63
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