Finding the Third Proportional to 231,264 and 504,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,264 and 504,441 is: 1,100,304.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,264 : 504,441 = 504,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,264/504,441 = 504,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,264x = 504,441 × 504,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,264x = 254,460,722,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,460,722,481/231,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,304.08
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