Finding the Third Proportional to 230,584 and 504,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,584 and 504,908 is: 1,105,593.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,584 : 504,908 = 504,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,584/504,908 = 504,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,584x = 504,908 × 504,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,584x = 254,932,088,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,932,088,464/230,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,593.14
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