Finding the Third Proportional to 232,964 and 499,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,964 and 499,168 is: 1,069,558.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,964 : 499,168 = 499,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,964/499,168 = 499,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,964x = 499,168 × 499,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,964x = 249,168,692,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,168,692,224/232,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,558.78
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