Finding the Third Proportional to 117,010 and 228,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,010 and 228,187 is: 444,998.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,010 : 228,187 = 228,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,010/228,187 = 228,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,010x = 228,187 × 228,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,010x = 52,069,306,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,069,306,969/117,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,998.78
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