Finding the Third Proportional to 230,366 and 355,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,366 and 355,386 is: 548,254.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,366 : 355,386 = 355,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,366/355,386 = 355,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,366x = 355,386 × 355,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,366x = 126,299,208,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,299,208,996/230,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,254.56
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