Finding the Third Proportional to 228,973.50 and 464,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,973.50 and 464,157 is: 940,902.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,973.50 : 464,157 = 464,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,973.50/464,157 = 464,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,973.50x = 464,157 × 464,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,973.50x = 215,441,720,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,441,720,649/228,973.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,902.42
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