Finding the Third Proportional to 230,148 and 353,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,148 and 353,270 is: 542,258.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,148 : 353,270 = 353,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,148/353,270 = 353,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,148x = 353,270 × 353,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,148x = 124,799,692,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,799,692,900/230,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,258.43
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