Finding the Third Proportional to 228,810 and 350,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,810 and 350,025 is: 535,455.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,810 : 350,025 = 350,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,810/350,025 = 350,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,810x = 350,025 × 350,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,810x = 122,517,500,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,517,500,625/228,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,455.18
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