Finding the Third Proportional to 228,971 and 350,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,971 and 350,274 is: 535,840.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,971 : 350,274 = 350,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,971/350,274 = 350,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,971x = 350,274 × 350,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,971x = 122,691,875,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,691,875,076/228,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,840.24
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