Finding the Third Proportional to 228 and 372
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Solution
The third proportional to 228 and 372 is: 606.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228 : 372 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228/372 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228x = 372 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228x = 138,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,384/228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.95
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