Finding the Third Proportional to 230,374 and 348,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,374 and 348,790 is: 528,073.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,374 : 348,790 = 348,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,374/348,790 = 348,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,374x = 348,790 × 348,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,374x = 121,654,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,654,464,100/230,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,073.76
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