Finding the Third Proportional to 231,832.13 and 488,571.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,832.13 and 488,571.75 is: 1,029,634.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,832.13 : 488,571.75 = 488,571.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,832.13/488,571.75 = 488,571.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,832.13x = 488,571.75 × 488,571.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,832.13x = 238,702,354,898.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,702,354,898.06/231,832.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,029,634.50
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