Finding the Third Proportional to 233,930 and 495,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,930 and 495,765 is: 1,050,668.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,930 : 495,765 = 495,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,930/495,765 = 495,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,930x = 495,765 × 495,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,930x = 245,782,935,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,782,935,225/233,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,668.73
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