Finding the Third Proportional to 230,828 and 360,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,828 and 360,822 is: 564,023.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,828 : 360,822 = 360,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,828/360,822 = 360,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,828x = 360,822 × 360,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,828x = 130,192,515,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,192,515,684/230,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,023.93
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