Finding the Third Proportional to 230,338 and 355,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,338 and 355,348 is: 548,203.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,338 : 355,348 = 355,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,338/355,348 = 355,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,338x = 355,348 × 355,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,338x = 126,272,201,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,272,201,104/230,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,203.95
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