Finding the Third Proportional to 230,053 and 501,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,053 and 501,933 is: 1,095,124.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,053 : 501,933 = 501,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,053/501,933 = 501,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,053x = 501,933 × 501,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,053x = 251,936,736,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,936,736,489/230,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,124.76
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