Finding the Third Proportional to 232,196 and 474,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,196 and 474,232 is: 968,561.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,196 : 474,232 = 474,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,196/474,232 = 474,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,196x = 474,232 × 474,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,196x = 224,895,989,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,895,989,824/232,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,561.00
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