Finding the Third Proportional to 228,137 and 355,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,137 and 355,100 is: 552,720.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,137 : 355,100 = 355,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,137/355,100 = 355,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,137x = 355,100 × 355,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,137x = 126,096,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,096,010,000/228,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,720.56
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