Finding the Third Proportional to 232,887.38 and 498,974.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,887.38 and 498,974.63 is: 1,069,081.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,887.38 : 498,974.63 = 498,974.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,887.38/498,974.63 = 498,974.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,887.38x = 498,974.63 × 498,974.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,887.38x = 248,975,676,393.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,975,676,393.89/232,887.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,081.90
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