Finding the Third Proportional to 233,010 and 509,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,010 and 509,631 is: 1,114,646.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,010 : 509,631 = 509,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,010/509,631 = 509,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,010x = 509,631 × 509,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,010x = 259,723,756,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,723,756,161/233,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,646.39
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