Finding the Third Proportional to 230,429 and 338,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,429 and 338,110 is: 496,111.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,429 : 338,110 = 338,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,429/338,110 = 338,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,429x = 338,110 × 338,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,429x = 114,318,372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,318,372,100/230,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,111.05
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