Finding the Third Proportional to 107,344 and 228,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,344 and 228,548 is: 486,605.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,344 : 228,548 = 228,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,344/228,548 = 228,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,344x = 228,548 × 228,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,344x = 52,234,188,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,234,188,304/107,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,605.57
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