Finding the Third Proportional to 232,449.75 and 340,711.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,449.75 and 340,711.31 is: 499,394.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,449.75 : 340,711.31 = 340,711.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,449.75/340,711.31 = 340,711.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,449.75x = 340,711.31 × 340,711.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,449.75x = 116,084,198,465.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,084,198,465.47/232,449.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,394.81
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