Finding the Third Proportional to 228,938 and 464,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,938 and 464,347 is: 941,818.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,938 : 464,347 = 464,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,938/464,347 = 464,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,938x = 464,347 × 464,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,938x = 215,618,136,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,618,136,409/228,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,818.90
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