Finding the Third Proportional to 232,290 and 327,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,290 and 327,126 is: 460,680.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,290 : 327,126 = 327,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,290/327,126 = 327,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,290x = 327,126 × 327,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,290x = 107,011,419,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,011,419,876/232,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,680.27
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