Finding the Third Proportional to 233,648 and 490,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,648 and 490,624 is: 1,030,233.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,648 : 490,624 = 490,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,648/490,624 = 490,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,648x = 490,624 × 490,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,648x = 240,711,909,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,711,909,376/233,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,030,233.13
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