Finding the Third Proportional to 232,992 and 499,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,992 and 499,968 is: 1,072,860.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,992 : 499,968 = 499,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,992/499,968 = 499,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,992x = 499,968 × 499,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,992x = 249,968,001,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,968,001,024/232,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072,860.88
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