Finding the Third Proportional to 231,069 and 495,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,069 and 495,330 is: 1,061,811.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,069 : 495,330 = 495,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,069/495,330 = 495,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,069x = 495,330 × 495,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,069x = 245,351,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,351,808,900/231,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,811.88
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