Finding the Third Proportional to 228 and 480
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Solution
The third proportional to 228 and 480 is: 1,010.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228 : 480 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228/480 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228x = 480 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228x = 230,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,400/228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010.53
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