Finding the Third Proportional to 236,907 and 483,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,907 and 483,327 is: 986,061.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,907 : 483,327 = 483,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,907/483,327 = 483,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,907x = 483,327 × 483,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,907x = 233,604,988,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,604,988,929/236,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,061.99
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