Finding the Third Proportional to 228,930 and 350,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,930 and 350,199 is: 535,706.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,930 : 350,199 = 350,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,930/350,199 = 350,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,930x = 350,199 × 350,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,930x = 122,639,339,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,639,339,601/228,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,706.72
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