Finding the Third Proportional to 228,820 and 350,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,820 and 350,038 is: 535,471.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,820 : 350,038 = 350,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,820/350,038 = 350,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,820x = 350,038 × 350,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,820x = 122,526,601,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,526,601,444/228,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,471.56
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