Finding the Third Proportional to 232,951.50 and 503,986.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,951.50 and 503,986.50 is: 1,090,365.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,951.50 : 503,986.50 = 503,986.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,951.50/503,986.50 = 503,986.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,951.50x = 503,986.50 × 503,986.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,951.50x = 254,002,392,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,002,392,182.25/232,951.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,365.99
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