Finding the Third Proportional to 228,954 and 336,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,954 and 336,570 is: 494,769.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,954 : 336,570 = 336,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,954/336,570 = 336,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,954x = 336,570 × 336,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,954x = 113,279,364,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,279,364,900/228,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,769.10
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