Finding the Third Proportional to 232,282 and 508,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,282 and 508,828 is: 1,114,619.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,282 : 508,828 = 508,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,282/508,828 = 508,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,282x = 508,828 × 508,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,282x = 258,905,933,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,905,933,584/232,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,619.01
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