Finding the Third Proportional to 232,492 and 492,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,492 and 492,886 is: 1,044,924.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,492 : 492,886 = 492,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,492/492,886 = 492,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,492x = 492,886 × 492,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,492x = 242,936,608,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,936,608,996/232,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,924.60
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