Finding the Third Proportional to 230,026 and 500,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,026 and 500,552 is: 1,089,234.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,026 : 500,552 = 500,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,026/500,552 = 500,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,026x = 500,552 × 500,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,026x = 250,552,304,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,552,304,704/230,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,234.72
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