Finding the Third Proportional to 228,928.50 and 336,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,928.50 and 336,543 is: 494,744.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,928.50 : 336,543 = 336,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,928.50/336,543 = 336,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,928.50x = 336,543 × 336,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,928.50x = 113,261,190,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,261,190,849/228,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,744.83
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