Finding the Third Proportional to 230,176 and 353,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,176 and 353,283 is: 542,232.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,176 : 353,283 = 353,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,176/353,283 = 353,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,176x = 353,283 × 353,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,176x = 124,808,878,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,808,878,089/230,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,232.37
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