Finding the Third Proportional to 229,200 and 354,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,200 and 354,168 is: 547,273.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,200 : 354,168 = 354,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,200/354,168 = 354,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,200x = 354,168 × 354,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,200x = 125,434,972,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,434,972,224/229,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,273.00
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