Finding the Third Proportional to 230,270 and 306,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,270 and 306,069 is: 406,819.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,270 : 306,069 = 306,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,270/306,069 = 306,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,270x = 306,069 × 306,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,270x = 93,678,232,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,678,232,761/230,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,819.09
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