Finding the Third Proportional to 228,806 and 350,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,806 and 350,019 is: 535,446.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,806 : 350,019 = 350,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,806/350,019 = 350,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,806x = 350,019 × 350,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,806x = 122,513,300,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,513,300,361/228,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,446.19
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