Finding the Third Proportional to 230,256 and 495,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,256 and 495,504 is: 1,066,309.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,256 : 495,504 = 495,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,256/495,504 = 495,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,256x = 495,504 × 495,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,256x = 245,524,214,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,524,214,016/230,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,309.73
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