Finding the Third Proportional to 228,152 and 470,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,152 and 470,758 is: 971,339.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,152 : 470,758 = 470,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,152/470,758 = 470,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,152x = 470,758 × 470,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,152x = 221,613,094,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,613,094,564/228,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,339.70
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