Finding the Third Proportional to 228,754 and 330,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,754 and 330,008 is: 476,080.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,754 : 330,008 = 330,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,754/330,008 = 330,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,754x = 330,008 × 330,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,754x = 108,905,280,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,905,280,064/228,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,080.33
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