Finding the Third Proportional to 230,044 and 337,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,044 and 337,330 is: 494,651.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,044 : 337,330 = 337,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,044/337,330 = 337,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,044x = 337,330 × 337,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,044x = 113,791,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,791,528,900/230,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,651.15
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