Finding the Third Proportional to 230,769 and 354,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,769 and 354,231 is: 543,745.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,769 : 354,231 = 354,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,769/354,231 = 354,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,769x = 354,231 × 354,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,769x = 125,479,601,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,479,601,361/230,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,745.48
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