Finding the Third Proportional to 230,823 and 360,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,823 and 360,815 is: 564,014.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,823 : 360,815 = 360,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,823/360,815 = 360,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,823x = 360,815 × 360,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,823x = 130,187,464,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,187,464,225/230,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,014.26
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