Finding the Third Proportional to 228,519 and 347,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,519 and 347,643 is: 528,864.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,519 : 347,643 = 347,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,519/347,643 = 347,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,519x = 347,643 × 347,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,519x = 120,855,655,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,855,655,449/228,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,864.80
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