Finding the Third Proportional to 228,272.75 and 354,842.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,272.75 and 354,842.75 is: 551,591.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,272.75 : 354,842.75 = 354,842.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,272.75/354,842.75 = 354,842.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,272.75x = 354,842.75 × 354,842.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,272.75x = 125,913,377,227.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,913,377,227.56/228,272.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,591.80
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