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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,316 and 327,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,316 and 327,160 is: 460,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,316 : 327,160 = 327,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,316/327,160 = 327,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,316x = 327,160 × 327,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,316x = 107,033,665,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,033,665,600/232,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,724.47

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