Finding the Third Proportional to 229,351.50 and 350,615.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,351.50 and 350,615.25 is: 535,994.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,351.50 : 350,615.25 = 350,615.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,351.50/350,615.25 = 350,615.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,351.50x = 350,615.25 × 350,615.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,351.50x = 122,931,053,532.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,931,053,532.56/229,351.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,994.11
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