Finding the Third Proportional to 232,308 and 341,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,308 and 341,658 is: 502,480.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,308 : 341,658 = 341,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,308/341,658 = 341,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,308x = 341,658 × 341,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,308x = 116,730,188,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,730,188,964/232,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,480.28
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