Finding the Third Proportional to 230,100 and 348,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,100 and 348,714 is: 528,472.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,100 : 348,714 = 348,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,100/348,714 = 348,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,100x = 348,714 × 348,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,100x = 121,601,453,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,601,453,796/230,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,472.20
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