Finding the Third Proportional to 232,678.43 and 505,318.74
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,678.43 and 505,318.74 is: 1,097,424.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,678.43 : 505,318.74 = 505,318.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,678.43/505,318.74 = 505,318.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,678.43x = 505,318.74 × 505,318.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,678.43x = 255,347,026,271.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,347,026,271.20/232,678.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,097,424.56
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