Finding the Third Proportional to 228,916.13 and 350,178.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,916.13 and 350,178.19 is: 535,675.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,916.13 : 350,178.19 = 350,178.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,916.13/350,178.19 = 350,178.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,916.13x = 350,178.19 × 350,178.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,916.13x = 122,624,763,000.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,624,763,000.79/228,916.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,675.51
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