Finding the Third Proportional to 230,031 and 349,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,031 and 349,185 is: 530,059.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,031 : 349,185 = 349,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,031/349,185 = 349,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,031x = 349,185 × 349,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,031x = 121,930,164,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,930,164,225/230,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,059.71
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