Finding the Third Proportional to 228,460.50 and 341,374.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,460.50 and 341,374.50 is: 510,094.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,460.50 : 341,374.50 = 341,374.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,460.50/341,374.50 = 341,374.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,460.50x = 341,374.50 × 341,374.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,460.50x = 116,536,549,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,536,549,250.25/228,460.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,094.96
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