Finding the Third Proportional to 230,121 and 353,220.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,121 and 353,220.75 is: 542,170.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,121 : 353,220.75 = 353,220.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,121/353,220.75 = 353,220.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,121x = 353,220.75 × 353,220.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,121x = 124,764,898,230.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,764,898,230.56/230,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,170.85
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