Finding the Third Proportional to 230,370 and 355,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,370 and 355,395 is: 548,272.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,370 : 355,395 = 355,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,370/355,395 = 355,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,370x = 355,395 × 355,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,370x = 126,305,606,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,305,606,025/230,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,272.80
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