Finding the Third Proportional to 230,628 and 501,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,628 and 501,645 is: 1,091,141.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,628 : 501,645 = 501,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,628/501,645 = 501,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,628x = 501,645 × 501,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,628x = 251,647,706,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,647,706,025/230,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,141.17
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