Finding the Third Proportional to 230,152 and 476,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,152 and 476,276 is: 985,604.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,152 : 476,276 = 476,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,152/476,276 = 476,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,152x = 476,276 × 476,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,152x = 226,838,828,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,838,828,176/230,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,604.42
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