Finding the Third Proportional to 230,268 and 355,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,268 and 355,245 is: 548,052.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,268 : 355,245 = 355,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,268/355,245 = 355,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,268x = 355,245 × 355,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,268x = 126,199,010,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,199,010,025/230,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,052.75
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