Finding the Third Proportional to 230,588 and 504,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,588 and 504,916 is: 1,105,609.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,588 : 504,916 = 504,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,588/504,916 = 504,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,588x = 504,916 × 504,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,588x = 254,940,167,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,940,167,056/230,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,609.00
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