Finding the Third Proportional to 232,959 and 509,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,959 and 509,535 is: 1,114,470.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,959 : 509,535 = 509,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,959/509,535 = 509,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,959x = 509,535 × 509,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,959x = 259,625,916,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,625,916,225/232,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,470.43
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