Finding the Third Proportional to 232,498 and 329,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,498 and 329,076 is: 465,771.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,498 : 329,076 = 329,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,498/329,076 = 329,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,498x = 329,076 × 329,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,498x = 108,291,013,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,291,013,776/232,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,771.81
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