Finding the Third Proportional to 233,184 and 502,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,184 and 502,047 is: 1,080,911.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,184 : 502,047 = 502,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,184/502,047 = 502,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,184x = 502,047 × 502,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,184x = 252,051,190,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,051,190,209/233,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,911.17
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