Finding the Third Proportional to 108,448 and 230,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,448 and 230,720 is: 490,850.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,448 : 230,720 = 230,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,448/230,720 = 230,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,448x = 230,720 × 230,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,448x = 53,231,718,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,231,718,400/108,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,850.16
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