Finding the Third Proportional to 233,268.75 and 499,704.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,268.75 and 499,704.75 is: 1,070,459.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,268.75 : 499,704.75 = 499,704.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,268.75/499,704.75 = 499,704.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,268.75x = 499,704.75 × 499,704.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,268.75x = 249,704,837,172.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,704,837,172.56/233,268.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,459.88
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