Finding the Third Proportional to 228,312 and 364,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,312 and 364,608 is: 582,268.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,312 : 364,608 = 364,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,312/364,608 = 364,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,312x = 364,608 × 364,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,312x = 132,938,993,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,938,993,664/228,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,268.97
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