Finding the Third Proportional to 230,046 and 337,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,046 and 337,332 is: 494,652.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,046 : 337,332 = 337,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,046/337,332 = 337,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,046x = 337,332 × 337,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,046x = 113,792,878,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,792,878,224/230,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,652.71
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