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Finding the Third Proportional to 228 and 357.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 228 and 357.38 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 357.38 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/357.38 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 357.38 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 127,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,716.89/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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