Finding the Third Proportional to 228,312 and 363,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,312 and 363,612 is: 579,092.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,312 : 363,612 = 363,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,312/363,612 = 363,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,312x = 363,612 × 363,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,312x = 132,213,686,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,213,686,544/228,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,092.15
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