Finding the Third Proportional to 229,282.50 and 305,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,282.50 and 305,793 is: 407,834.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,282.50 : 305,793 = 305,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,282.50/305,793 = 305,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,282.50x = 305,793 × 305,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,282.50x = 93,509,358,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,509,358,849/229,282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,834.70
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