Finding the Third Proportional to 228,766 and 330,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,766 and 330,023 is: 476,098.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,766 : 330,023 = 330,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,766/330,023 = 330,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,766x = 330,023 × 330,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,766x = 108,915,180,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,915,180,529/228,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,098.64
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