Finding the Third Proportional to 230,674.50 and 495,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,674.50 and 495,837 is: 1,065,806.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,674.50 : 495,837 = 495,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,674.50/495,837 = 495,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,674.50x = 495,837 × 495,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,674.50x = 245,854,330,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,854,330,569/230,674.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,806.28
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