Finding the Third Proportional to 230,810 and 365,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,810 and 365,166 is: 577,731.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,810 : 365,166 = 365,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,810/365,166 = 365,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,810x = 365,166 × 365,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,810x = 133,346,207,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,346,207,556/230,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,731.50
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