Finding the Third Proportional to 230,866 and 346,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,866 and 346,305 is: 519,466.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,866 : 346,305 = 346,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,866/346,305 = 346,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,866x = 346,305 × 346,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,866x = 119,927,153,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,927,153,025/230,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,466.50
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