Finding the Third Proportional to 238,969 and 498,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,969 and 498,851 is: 1,041,358.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,969 : 498,851 = 498,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,969/498,851 = 498,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,969x = 498,851 × 498,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,969x = 248,852,320,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,852,320,201/238,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,358.17
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