Finding the Third Proportional to 230,382 and 343,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,382 and 343,797 is: 513,045.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,382 : 343,797 = 343,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,382/343,797 = 343,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,382x = 343,797 × 343,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,382x = 118,196,377,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,196,377,209/230,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,045.19
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