Finding the Third Proportional to 233,292 and 482,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,292 and 482,136 is: 996,412.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,292 : 482,136 = 482,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,292/482,136 = 482,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,292x = 482,136 × 482,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,292x = 232,455,122,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,455,122,496/233,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,412.75
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