Finding the Third Proportional to 233,286.75 and 508,785.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,286.75 and 508,785.75 is: 1,109,634.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,286.75 : 508,785.75 = 508,785.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,286.75/508,785.75 = 508,785.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,286.75x = 508,785.75 × 508,785.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,286.75x = 258,862,939,403.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,862,939,403.06/233,286.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,634.13
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