Finding the Third Proportional to 233,082 and 500,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,082 and 500,148 is: 1,073,218.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,082 : 500,148 = 500,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,082/500,148 = 500,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,082x = 500,148 × 500,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,082x = 250,148,021,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,148,021,904/233,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073,218.96
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