Finding the Third Proportional to 108,456 and 228,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,456 and 228,576 is: 481,734.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,456 : 228,576 = 228,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,456/228,576 = 228,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,456x = 228,576 × 228,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,456x = 52,246,987,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,246,987,776/108,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,734.42
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