Finding the Third Proportional to 233,316 and 481,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,316 and 481,140 is: 992,198.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,316 : 481,140 = 481,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,316/481,140 = 481,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,316x = 481,140 × 481,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,316x = 231,495,699,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,495,699,600/233,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,198.13
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