Finding the Third Proportional to 228,318 and 364,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,318 and 364,617 is: 582,282.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,318 : 364,617 = 364,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,318/364,617 = 364,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,318x = 364,617 × 364,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,318x = 132,945,556,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,945,556,689/228,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,282.42
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