Finding the Third Proportional to 233,406 and 510,765.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,406 and 510,765.75 is: 1,117,716.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,406 : 510,765.75 = 510,765.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,406/510,765.75 = 510,765.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,406x = 510,765.75 × 510,765.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,406x = 260,881,651,373.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,881,651,373.06/233,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,716.13
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