Finding the Third Proportional to 233,104.50 and 500,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,104.50 and 500,193 is: 1,073,308.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,104.50 : 500,193 = 500,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,104.50/500,193 = 500,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,104.50x = 500,193 × 500,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,104.50x = 250,193,037,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,193,037,249/233,104.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073,308.48
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