Finding the Third Proportional to 233,280 and 482,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,280 and 482,112 is: 996,364.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,280 : 482,112 = 482,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,280/482,112 = 482,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,280x = 482,112 × 482,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,280x = 232,431,980,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,431,980,544/233,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,364.80
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