Finding the Third Proportional to 230,122 and 310,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,122 and 310,910 is: 420,059.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,122 : 310,910 = 310,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,122/310,910 = 310,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,122x = 310,910 × 310,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,122x = 96,665,028,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,665,028,100/230,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,059.92
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