Finding the Third Proportional to 228,358.50 and 319,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,358.50 and 319,258 is: 446,340.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,358.50 : 319,258 = 319,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,358.50/319,258 = 319,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,358.50x = 319,258 × 319,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,358.50x = 101,925,670,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,925,670,564/228,358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,340.60
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