Finding the Third Proportional to 233,064 and 507,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,064 and 507,644 is: 1,105,715.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,064 : 507,644 = 507,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,064/507,644 = 507,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,064x = 507,644 × 507,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,064x = 257,702,430,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,702,430,736/233,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,715.30
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