Finding the Third Proportional to 228,410 and 351,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,410 and 351,351 is: 540,464.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,410 : 351,351 = 351,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,410/351,351 = 351,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,410x = 351,351 × 351,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,410x = 123,447,525,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,447,525,201/228,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,464.63
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