Finding the Third Proportional to 228,310 and 363,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,310 and 363,606 is: 579,078.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,310 : 363,606 = 363,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,310/363,606 = 363,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,310x = 363,606 × 363,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,310x = 132,209,323,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,209,323,236/228,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,078.11
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