Finding the Third Proportional to 232,812 and 508,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,812 and 508,270 is: 1,109,643.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,812 : 508,270 = 508,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,812/508,270 = 508,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,812x = 508,270 × 508,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,812x = 258,338,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,338,392,900/232,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,643.80
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