Finding the Third Proportional to 228,478 and 355,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,478 and 355,716 is: 553,812.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,478 : 355,716 = 355,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,478/355,716 = 355,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,478x = 355,716 × 355,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,478x = 126,533,872,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,533,872,656/228,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,812.06
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