Finding the Third Proportional to 233,118 and 507,748.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,118 and 507,748.50 is: 1,105,914.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,118 : 507,748.50 = 507,748.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,118/507,748.50 = 507,748.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,118x = 507,748.50 × 507,748.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,118x = 257,808,539,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,808,539,252.25/233,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,914.34
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