Finding the Third Proportional to 232,967.50 and 504,018.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,967.50 and 504,018.50 is: 1,090,429.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,967.50 : 504,018.50 = 504,018.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,967.50/504,018.50 = 504,018.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,967.50x = 504,018.50 × 504,018.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,967.50x = 254,034,648,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,034,648,342.25/232,967.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,429.56
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