Finding the Third Proportional to 228,743.50 and 504,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,743.50 and 504,023 is: 1,110,585.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,743.50 : 504,023 = 504,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,743.50/504,023 = 504,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,743.50x = 504,023 × 504,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,743.50x = 254,039,184,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,039,184,529/228,743.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,585.37
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