Finding the Third Proportional to 228,045 and 362,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,045 and 362,934 is: 577,610.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,045 : 362,934 = 362,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,045/362,934 = 362,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,045x = 362,934 × 362,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,045x = 131,721,088,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,721,088,356/228,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,610.07
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