Finding the Third Proportional to 230,736 and 337,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,736 and 337,344 is: 493,208.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,736 : 337,344 = 337,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,736/337,344 = 337,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,736x = 337,344 × 337,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,736x = 113,800,974,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,800,974,336/230,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,208.58
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