Finding the Third Proportional to 232,098 and 313,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,098 and 313,155 is: 422,520.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,098 : 313,155 = 313,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,098/313,155 = 313,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,098x = 313,155 × 313,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,098x = 98,066,054,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,066,054,025/232,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,520.03
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