Finding the Third Proportional to 230,256 and 496,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,256 and 496,794 is: 1,071,869.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,256 : 496,794 = 496,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,256/496,794 = 496,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,256x = 496,794 × 496,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,256x = 246,804,278,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,804,278,436/230,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,869.04
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