Finding the Third Proportional to 231,738.19 and 507,660.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,738.19 and 507,660.19 is: 1,112,112.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,738.19 : 507,660.19 = 507,660.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,738.19/507,660.19 = 507,660.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,738.19x = 507,660.19 × 507,660.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,738.19x = 257,718,865,972.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,718,865,972.54/231,738.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,112.20
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