Finding the Third Proportional to 233,397 and 500,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,397 and 500,004 is: 1,071,153.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,397 : 500,004 = 500,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,397/500,004 = 500,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,397x = 500,004 × 500,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,397x = 250,004,000,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,004,000,016/233,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,153.44
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