Finding the Third Proportional to 231,596 and 504,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,596 and 504,808 is: 1,100,326.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,596 : 504,808 = 504,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,596/504,808 = 504,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,596x = 504,808 × 504,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,596x = 254,831,116,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,831,116,864/231,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,326.07
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