Finding the Third Proportional to 232,968 and 499,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,968 and 499,176 is: 1,069,574.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,968 : 499,176 = 499,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,968/499,176 = 499,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,968x = 499,176 × 499,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,968x = 249,176,678,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,176,678,976/232,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,574.70
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