Finding the Third Proportional to 230,679 and 310,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,679 and 310,392 is: 417,650.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,679 : 310,392 = 310,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,679/310,392 = 310,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,679x = 310,392 × 310,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,679x = 96,343,193,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,343,193,664/230,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,650.47
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