Finding the Third Proportional to 117,026 and 228,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,026 and 228,148 is: 444,785.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,026 : 228,148 = 228,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,026/228,148 = 228,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,026x = 228,148 × 228,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,026x = 52,051,509,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,051,509,904/117,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,785.86
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