Finding the Third Proportional to 228,912 and 354,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,912 and 354,156 is: 547,924.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,912 : 354,156 = 354,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,912/354,156 = 354,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,912x = 354,156 × 354,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,912x = 125,426,472,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,426,472,336/228,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,924.41
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