Finding the Third Proportional to 230,202 and 492,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,202 and 492,384 is: 1,053,170.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,202 : 492,384 = 492,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,202/492,384 = 492,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,202x = 492,384 × 492,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,202x = 242,442,003,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,442,003,456/230,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,170.71
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