Finding the Third Proportional to 232,424 and 327,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,424 and 327,297 is: 460,896.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,424 : 327,297 = 327,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,424/327,297 = 327,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,424x = 327,297 × 327,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,424x = 107,123,326,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,123,326,209/232,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,896.15
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