Finding the Third Proportional to 223,470 and 319,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,470 and 319,230 is: 456,024.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,470 : 319,230 = 319,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,470/319,230 = 319,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,470x = 319,230 × 319,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,470x = 101,907,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,907,792,900/223,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,024.49
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