Finding the Third Proportional to 228,609 and 356,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,609 and 356,003 is: 554,388.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,609 : 356,003 = 356,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,609/356,003 = 356,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,609x = 356,003 × 356,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,609x = 126,738,136,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,738,136,009/228,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,388.22
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