Finding the Third Proportional to 230,160 and 305,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,160 and 305,928 is: 406,638.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,160 : 305,928 = 305,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,160/305,928 = 305,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,160x = 305,928 × 305,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,160x = 93,591,941,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,591,941,184/230,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,638.60
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