Finding the Third Proportional to 233,205 and 515,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,205 and 515,415 is: 1,139,137.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,205 : 515,415 = 515,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,205/515,415 = 515,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,205x = 515,415 × 515,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,205x = 265,652,622,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,652,622,225/233,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,137.76
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