Finding the Third Proportional to 232,510 and 329,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,510 and 329,092 is: 465,793.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,510 : 329,092 = 329,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,510/329,092 = 329,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,510x = 329,092 × 329,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,510x = 108,301,544,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,301,544,464/232,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,793.06
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