Finding the Third Proportional to 230,832 and 347,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,832 and 347,766 is: 523,935.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,832 : 347,766 = 347,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,832/347,766 = 347,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,832x = 347,766 × 347,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,832x = 120,941,190,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,941,190,756/230,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,935.98
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