Finding the Third Proportional to 230,123 and 476,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,123 and 476,223 is: 985,509.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,123 : 476,223 = 476,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,123/476,223 = 476,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,123x = 476,223 × 476,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,123x = 226,788,345,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,788,345,729/230,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,509.25
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