Finding the Third Proportional to 228,091 and 328,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,091 and 328,557 is: 473,274.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,091 : 328,557 = 328,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,091/328,557 = 328,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,091x = 328,557 × 328,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,091x = 107,949,702,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,949,702,249/228,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,274.71
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