Finding the Third Proportional to 230,803 and 365,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,803 and 365,159 is: 577,726.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,803 : 365,159 = 365,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,803/365,159 = 365,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,803x = 365,159 × 365,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,803x = 133,341,095,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,341,095,281/230,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,726.87
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