Finding the Third Proportional to 230,385 and 360,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,385 and 360,626 is: 564,494.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,385 : 360,626 = 360,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,385/360,626 = 360,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,385x = 360,626 × 360,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,385x = 130,051,111,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,051,111,876/230,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,494.70
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