Finding the Third Proportional to 228,912.19 and 336,750.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,912.19 and 336,750.19 is: 495,389.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,912.19 : 336,750.19 = 336,750.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,912.19/336,750.19 = 336,750.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,912.19x = 336,750.19 × 336,750.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,912.19x = 113,400,688,781.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,400,688,781.29/228,912.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,389.48
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