Finding the Third Proportional to 235,308 and 483,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,308 and 483,126 is: 991,937.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,308 : 483,126 = 483,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,308/483,126 = 483,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,308x = 483,126 × 483,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,308x = 233,410,731,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,410,731,876/235,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,937.09
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