Finding the Third Proportional to 228,528 and 350,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,528 and 350,568 is: 537,780.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,528 : 350,568 = 350,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,528/350,568 = 350,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,528x = 350,568 × 350,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,528x = 122,897,922,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,897,922,624/228,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,780.59
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