Finding the Third Proportional to 232,316 and 341,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,316 and 341,670 is: 502,498.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,316 : 341,670 = 341,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,316/341,670 = 341,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,316x = 341,670 × 341,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,316x = 116,738,388,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,738,388,900/232,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,498.27
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