Finding the Third Proportional to 230,192 and 476,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,192 and 476,368 is: 985,813.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,192 : 476,368 = 476,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,192/476,368 = 476,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,192x = 476,368 × 476,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,192x = 226,926,471,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,926,471,424/230,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,813.89
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