Finding the Third Proportional to 230,274 and 350,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,274 and 350,982 is: 534,964.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,274 : 350,982 = 350,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,274/350,982 = 350,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,274x = 350,982 × 350,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,274x = 123,188,364,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,188,364,324/230,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,964.28
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