Finding the Third Proportional to 230,830 and 347,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,830 and 347,763 is: 523,931.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,830 : 347,763 = 347,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,830/347,763 = 347,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,830x = 347,763 × 347,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,830x = 120,939,104,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,939,104,169/230,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,931.48
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