Finding the Third Proportional to 228,179 and 353,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,179 and 353,325 is: 547,108.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,179 : 353,325 = 353,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,179/353,325 = 353,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,179x = 353,325 × 353,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,179x = 124,838,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,838,555,625/228,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,108.00
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