Finding the Third Proportional to 230,216 and 357,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,216 and 357,280 is: 554,474.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,216 : 357,280 = 357,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,216/357,280 = 357,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,216x = 357,280 × 357,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,216x = 127,648,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,648,998,400/230,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,474.92
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