Finding the Third Proportional to 231,041 and 343,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,041 and 343,173 is: 509,726.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,041 : 343,173 = 343,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,041/343,173 = 343,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,041x = 343,173 × 343,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,041x = 117,767,707,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,767,707,929/231,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,726.45
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