Finding the Third Proportional to 230,554 and 352,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,554 and 352,826 is: 539,943.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,554 : 352,826 = 352,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,554/352,826 = 352,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,554x = 352,826 × 352,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,554x = 124,486,186,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,486,186,276/230,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,943.73
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