Finding the Third Proportional to 228,943 and 350,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,943 and 350,220 is: 535,740.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,943 : 350,220 = 350,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,943/350,220 = 350,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,943x = 350,220 × 350,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,943x = 122,654,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,654,048,400/228,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,740.55
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