Finding the Third Proportional to 228,626 and 356,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,626 and 356,022 is: 554,406.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,626 : 356,022 = 356,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,626/356,022 = 356,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,626x = 356,022 × 356,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,626x = 126,751,664,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,751,664,484/228,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,406.17
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