Finding the Third Proportional to 228,750 and 347,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,750 and 347,013 is: 526,417.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,750 : 347,013 = 347,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,750/347,013 = 347,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,750x = 347,013 × 347,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,750x = 120,418,022,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,418,022,169/228,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,417.58
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