Finding the Third Proportional to 228,938 and 350,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,938 and 350,211 is: 535,724.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,938 : 350,211 = 350,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,938/350,211 = 350,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,938x = 350,211 × 350,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,938x = 122,647,744,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,647,744,521/228,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,724.71
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