Finding the Third Proportional to 232,248 and 327,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,248 and 327,058 is: 460,572.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,248 : 327,058 = 327,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,248/327,058 = 327,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,248x = 327,058 × 327,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,248x = 106,966,935,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,966,935,364/232,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,572.04
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