Finding the Third Proportional to 228,187 and 354,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,187 and 354,726 is: 551,436.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,187 : 354,726 = 354,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,187/354,726 = 354,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,187x = 354,726 × 354,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,187x = 125,830,535,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,830,535,076/228,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,436.04
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