Finding the Third Proportional to 228,096 and 549,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,096 and 549,504 is: 1,323,805.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,096 : 549,504 = 549,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,096/549,504 = 549,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,096x = 549,504 × 549,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,096x = 301,954,646,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,954,646,016/228,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,805.09
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