Finding the Third Proportional to 230,083 and 471,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,083 and 471,318 is: 965,480.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,083 : 471,318 = 471,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,083/471,318 = 471,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,083x = 471,318 × 471,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,083x = 222,140,657,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,140,657,124/230,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,480.53
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