Finding the Third Proportional to 238,398 and 496,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,398 and 496,392 is: 1,033,586.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,398 : 496,392 = 496,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,398/496,392 = 496,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,398x = 496,392 × 496,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,398x = 246,405,017,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,405,017,664/238,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,586.77
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