Finding the Third Proportional to 231,722 and 507,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,722 and 507,733 is: 1,112,508.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,722 : 507,733 = 507,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,722/507,733 = 507,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,722x = 507,733 × 507,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,722x = 257,792,799,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,792,799,289/231,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,508.95
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