Finding the Third Proportional to 228,312 and 363,611.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,312 and 363,611.25 is: 579,089.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,312 : 363,611.25 = 363,611.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,312/363,611.25 = 363,611.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,312x = 363,611.25 × 363,611.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,312x = 132,213,141,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,213,141,126.56/228,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,089.76
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