Finding the Third Proportional to 230,568 and 337,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,568 and 337,032 is: 492,655.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,568 : 337,032 = 337,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,568/337,032 = 337,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,568x = 337,032 × 337,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,568x = 113,590,569,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,590,569,024/230,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,655.39
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