Finding the Third Proportional to 228,236 and 354,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,236 and 354,783 is: 551,494.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,236 : 354,783 = 354,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,236/354,783 = 354,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,236x = 354,783 × 354,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,236x = 125,870,977,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,870,977,089/228,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,494.84
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