Finding the Third Proportional to 230,428 and 357,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,428 and 357,630 is: 555,050.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,428 : 357,630 = 357,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,428/357,630 = 357,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,428x = 357,630 × 357,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,428x = 127,899,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,899,216,900/230,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,050.67
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