Finding the Third Proportional to 230,374 and 343,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,374 and 343,783 is: 513,021.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,374 : 343,783 = 343,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,374/343,783 = 343,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,374x = 343,783 × 343,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,374x = 118,186,751,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,186,751,089/230,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,021.22
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