Finding the Third Proportional to 232,548 and 502,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,548 and 502,264 is: 1,084,804.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,548 : 502,264 = 502,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,548/502,264 = 502,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,548x = 502,264 × 502,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,548x = 252,269,125,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,269,125,696/232,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,804.54
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