Finding the Third Proportional to 230,134 and 310,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,134 and 310,929 is: 420,089.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,134 : 310,929 = 310,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,134/310,929 = 310,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,134x = 310,929 × 310,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,134x = 96,676,843,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,676,843,041/230,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,089.35
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