Finding the Third Proportional to 228,311 and 363,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,311 and 363,608 is: 579,081.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,311 : 363,608 = 363,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,311/363,608 = 363,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,311x = 363,608 × 363,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,311x = 132,210,777,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,210,777,664/228,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,081.94
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