Finding the Third Proportional to 233,427 and 512,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,427 and 512,241 is: 1,124,080.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,427 : 512,241 = 512,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,427/512,241 = 512,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,427x = 512,241 × 512,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,427x = 262,390,842,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,390,842,081/233,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,080.94
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