Finding the Third Proportional to 233,298 and 482,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,298 and 482,148 is: 996,436.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,298 : 482,148 = 482,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,298/482,148 = 482,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,298x = 482,148 × 482,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,298x = 232,466,693,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,466,693,904/233,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,436.72
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