Finding the Third Proportional to 230,282 and 350,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,282 and 350,994 is: 534,982.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,282 : 350,994 = 350,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,282/350,994 = 350,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,282x = 350,994 × 350,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,282x = 123,196,788,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,196,788,036/230,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,982.27
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