Finding the Third Proportional to 237,804 and 495,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,804 and 495,291 is: 1,031,577.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,804 : 495,291 = 495,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,804/495,291 = 495,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,804x = 495,291 × 495,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,804x = 245,313,174,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,313,174,681/237,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,577.16
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