Finding the Third Proportional to 228,720 and 339,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,720 and 339,753 is: 504,687.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,720 : 339,753 = 339,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,720/339,753 = 339,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,720x = 339,753 × 339,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,720x = 115,432,101,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,432,101,009/228,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,687.40
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